James vs Tyrone

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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Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyrone Rank #1,335

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1335 for Tyrone.

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

Tyrone ___

  • Tyrone James
  • Tyrone Edward
  • Tyrone Anthony
  • Tyrone Marcus
  • Tyrone Eugene
  • Tyrone Bernard

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyrone

Darnell DeShawn Marcus Keisha Tamara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyrone more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyrone at #1335 in the United States.

What do James and Tyrone mean?

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

Are James and Tyrone boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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