James vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nyx Rank #2,712

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2712 for Nyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Nyx ___

  • Nyx Aurora
  • Nyx Celeste
  • Nyx Luna
  • Nyx Soleil
  • Nyx Vivienne
  • Nyx Elara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nyx

Zephyr Orion Lyra Calyx Selene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nyx more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nyx at #2712 in the United States.

What do James and Nyx mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nyx means "night, darkness" (Greek origin).

Are James and Nyx boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a girl name.

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