James vs Tyra

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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Tyra

Girl #4,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,316
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyra Rank #4,316

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4316 for Tyra.

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

Tyra ___

  • Tyra Marie
  • Tyra Nicole
  • Tyra Renee
  • Tyra Jade
  • Tyra Faith
  • Tyra Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyra

Freya Sigrid Bjorn Sven Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyra at #4316 in the United States.

What do James and Tyra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyra means "thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Tyra boy or girl names?

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

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