James vs Tyus

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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Tyus

Boy #4,911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"title of honor (from Titus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,911
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyus Rank #4,911

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4911 for Tyus.

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

Tyus ___

  • Tyus James
  • Tyus Lee
  • Tyus Andre
  • Tyus Marcus
  • Tyus Elijah
  • Tyus Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyus

Zara Jada Darius Mia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyus at #4911 in the United States.

What do James and Tyus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyus means "title of honor (from Titus)" (Latin origin).

Are James and Tyus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyus is primarily a boy name.

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