James vs Tyrie

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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Tyrie

Boy #6,668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the ancient city of Tyre"

Origin: Greek via Phoenician

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,668
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyrie Rank #6,668

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6668 for Tyrie.

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

Tyrie ___

  • Tyrie James
  • Tyrie Andre
  • Tyrie Marcus
  • Tyrie Elijah
  • Tyrie Isaiah
  • Tyrie Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyrie

Damon Keyshawn Destiny Imani Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyrie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyrie at #6668 in the United States.

What do James and Tyrie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyrie means "from the ancient city of Tyre" (Greek via Phoenician origin).

Are James and Tyrie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyrie is primarily a boy name.

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