James vs Yaaseen

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
Yaaseen Rank #41,892

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #41892 for Yaaseen.

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

Yaaseen ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yaaseen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yaaseen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yaaseen at #41892 in the United States.

What do James and Yaaseen mean?

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

Are James and Yaaseen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yaaseen is primarily a boy name.

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