James vs Juri

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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Juri

Girl #7,377 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Estonian Serbian Croatian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,377
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ju, Juju

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Juri Rank #7,377

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7377 for Juri.

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

Juri ___

  • Juri Mae
  • Juri Lynn
  • Juri Ann
  • Juri Rose
  • Juri Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Juri

Yuki Hana Kai Ren Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Juri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Juri at #7377 in the United States.

What do James and Juri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Juri means "lily" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Juri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Juri is primarily a girl name.

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