James vs Tylon

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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Tylon

Boy #4,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fashionable, sharp (modern connotation)"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,071
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tylon Rank #4,071

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4071 for Tylon.

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

Tylon ___

  • Tylon James
  • Tylon Andre
  • Tylon Marcus
  • Tylon Devon
  • Tylon Isaiah
  • Tylon Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tylon

Javion Kylen Damon Zaylen Kamari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tylon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tylon at #4071 in the United States.

What do James and Tylon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tylon means "fashionable, sharp (modern connotation)" (English origin).

Are James and Tylon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tylon is primarily a boy name.

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