James
Meaning
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5
- Total SSA Count
- 11,793
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Jim, Jimmy, Jamie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
"warrior, battle god (via Tyr)"
Origin: Old Norse via American coinage
James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6269 for Tyzir.
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James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyzir at #6269 in the United States.
James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyzir means "warrior, battle god (via Tyr)" (Old Norse via American coinage origin).
James is primarily a boy name. Tyzir is primarily a boy name.