James vs Rylee

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

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Rylee

Girl #125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Raghallach"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#125
Total SSA Count
2,229
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rylee Rank #125

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #125 for Rylee.

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

Rylee ___

  • Rylee Grace
  • Rylee Mae
  • Rylee Ann
  • Rylee Nicole
  • Rylee Joy
  • Rylee Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rylee

Paisley Kinsley Brayden Jaxon Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rylee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rylee at #125 in the United States.

What do James and Rylee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rylee means "descendant of Raghallach" (Irish origin).

Are James and Rylee boy or girl names?

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

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