James vs Tyrell

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyrell Rank #1,702

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1702 for Tyrell.

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

Tyrell ___

  • Tyrell James
  • Tyrell Marcus
  • Tyrell Andre
  • Tyrell Emmanuel
  • Tyrell Dean
  • Tyrell Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyrell

Darnell Kendrick Janelle Destiny Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyrell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyrell at #1702 in the United States.

What do James and Tyrell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyrell means "thunder ruler" (Norse origin).

Are James and Tyrell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyrell is primarily a boy name.

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