James vs Tyshaun

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

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Tyshaun

Boy #4,730 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (from Shawn/Sean)"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,730
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ty, Shaun

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyshaun Rank #4,730

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4730 for Tyshaun.

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

Tyshaun ___

  • Tyshaun James
  • Tyshaun Marcus
  • Tyshaun Lee
  • Tyshaun Andre
  • Tyshaun Deon
  • Tyshaun Marquis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyshaun

Dayshawn Kel'vin Jordyn Janiyah Tamara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyshaun more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyshaun at #4730 in the United States.

What do James and Tyshaun mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyshaun means "God is gracious (from Shawn/Sean)" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are James and Tyshaun boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyshaun is primarily a boy name.

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