James vs Tyre

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

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Tyre

Boy #4,973 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, fortress"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

American African American Ancient Phoenician

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,973
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty, Tye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyre Rank #4,973

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4973 for Tyre.

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

Tyre ___

  • Tyre James
  • Tyre Michael
  • Tyre Alexander
  • Tyre Lee
  • Tyre Andre
  • Tyre Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyre

Zaire Dante Nia Zora Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyre at #4973 in the United States.

What do James and Tyre mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyre means "rock, fortress" (Phoenician origin).

Are James and Tyre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyre is primarily a boy name.

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