James vs Tryon

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
Tryon Rank #20,937

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20937 for Tryon.

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

Tryon ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tryon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tryon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tryon at #20937 in the United States.

What do James and Tryon mean?

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

Are James and Tryon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tryon is primarily a boy name.

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