James vs Wylee

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wylee Rank #3,902

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3902 for Wylee.

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

Wylee ___

  • Wylee James
  • Wylee Cole
  • Wylee Scott
  • Wylee Ray
  • Wylee Dean
  • Wylee Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wylee

Ryder Harlow Sawyer Brynn Easton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wylee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wylee at #3902 in the United States.

What do James and Wylee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wylee means "resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are James and Wylee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wylee is primarily a boy name.

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