James vs Tyree

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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Tyree

Boy #1,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Isle of Tiree, land of corn"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish African American English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,671
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyree Rank #1,671

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1671 for Tyree.

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

Tyree ___

  • Tyree James
  • Tyree Lee
  • Tyree Marcus
  • Tyree Elijah
  • Tyree Andre
  • Tyree Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyree

Tyrese Darnell Nasir Amara Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyree more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyree at #1671 in the United States.

What do James and Tyree mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyree means "from the Isle of Tiree, land of corn" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Tyree boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyree is primarily a boy name.

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