James vs Tyke

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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Tyke

Boy #12,220 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small child, young one"

Origin: Old Norse via English

Cultural Roots

English American Yorkshire

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,220
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyke Rank #12,220

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12220 for Tyke.

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

Tyke ___

  • Tyke James
  • Tyke Lee
  • Tyke Allen
  • Tyke Ray
  • Tyke Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyke

Ty Duke Chase Brooke Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyke more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyke at #12220 in the United States.

What do James and Tyke mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyke means "small child, young one" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are James and Tyke boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyke is primarily a boy name.

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