James vs Syris

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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Syris

Boy #4,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"scorching, glowing"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,763
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Syris Rank #4,763

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4763 for Syris.

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

Syris ___

  • Syris James
  • Syris Cole
  • Syris Kai
  • Syris Blake
  • Syris Reed
  • Syris Evan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Syris

Aria Zara Caden Lyra Knox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Syris more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Syris at #4763 in the United States.

What do James and Syris mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Syris means "scorching, glowing" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are James and Syris boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Syris is primarily a boy name.

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