James vs Tydus

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
Tydus Rank #3,576

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3576 for Tydus.

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

Tydus ___

  • Tydus James
  • Tydus Alexander
  • Tydus Cole
  • Tydus River
  • Tydus Reid
  • Tydus Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tydus

Maverick Brayden Kyler Lyla Pressley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tydus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tydus at #3576 in the United States.

What do James and Tydus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tydus means "father of strong men" (Greek Tydeus origin).

Are James and Tydus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tydus is primarily a boy name.

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