James vs Tyrion

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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Tyrion

Boy #4,509 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the rocks; from Tyre (ancient Phoenician city)"

Origin: Fictional / Phoenician

Cultural Roots

American English International (fantasy fans)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,509
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ty, Rion

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyrion Rank #4,509

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4509 for Tyrion.

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

Tyrion ___

  • Tyrion James
  • Tyrion Alexander
  • Tyrion Cole
  • Tyrion River
  • Tyrion Blake
  • Tyrion Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyrion

Daenerys Cersei Jaime Sansa Arya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyrion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyrion at #4509 in the United States.

What do James and Tyrion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyrion means "lord of the rocks; from Tyre (ancient Phoenician city)" (Fictional / Phoenician origin).

Are James and Tyrion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyrion is primarily a boy name.

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