James vs Tyron

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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Tyron

Boy #2,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,835
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyron Rank #2,835

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2835 for Tyron.

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

Tyron ___

  • Tyron James
  • Tyron Marcus
  • Tyron Andre
  • Tyron Devon
  • Tyron Leon
  • Tyron Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyron

Darius Marcus Devon Lamar Shante

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyron more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyron at #2835 in the United States.

What do James and Tyron mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyron means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Tyron boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyron is primarily a boy name.

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