James vs Tylor

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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Tylor

Boy #6,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, tiler"

Origin: Old French tieulier

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,446
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tylor Rank #6,446

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6446 for Tylor.

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

Tylor ___

  • Tylor James
  • Tylor Lee
  • Tylor Dean
  • Tylor Cole
  • Tylor Scott
  • Tylor Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tylor

Kaylee Jaxon Brayden Haley Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tylor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tylor at #6446 in the United States.

What do James and Tylor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tylor means "tile maker, tiler" (Old French tieulier origin).

Are James and Tylor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tylor is primarily a boy name.

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