James vs Tylee

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
Tylee Rank #3,281

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3281 for Tylee.

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

Tylee ___

  • Tylee Mae
  • Tylee Grace
  • Tylee Jo
  • Tylee Renee
  • Tylee Faith
  • Tylee Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tylee

Brayden Kylie Jaxon Ryleigh Cody

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tylee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tylee at #3281 in the United States.

What do James and Tylee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tylee means "tiler, one who tiles roofs" (Old French origin).

Are James and Tylee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tylee is primarily a girl name.

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