James vs Tye

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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Tye

Boy #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,857
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tye Rank #2,857

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2857 for Tye.

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

Tye ___

  • Tye James
  • Tye Cole
  • Tye River
  • Tye Lee
  • Tye August
  • Tye Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tye

Bryce Jade Sloane Wren Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tye more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tye at #2857 in the United States.

What do James and Tye mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are James and Tye boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.

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