James vs Tyrese

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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Tyrese

Boy #2,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Tyre, the ancient city"

Origin: Phoenician/Greek Tyros

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,310
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty, Ree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyrese Rank #2,310

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2310 for Tyrese.

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

Tyrese ___

  • Tyrese James
  • Tyrese Xavier
  • Tyrese Michael
  • Tyrese Leon
  • Tyrese Andre
  • Tyrese DeShawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyrese

Kameron Darius Jaylen Amara Zaria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyrese more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyrese at #2310 in the United States.

What do James and Tyrese mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyrese means "from Tyre, the ancient city" (Phoenician/Greek Tyros origin).

Are James and Tyrese boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyrese is primarily a boy name.

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