James vs Yahsir

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

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Yahsir

Boy #6,206 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who makes things easy, the fortunate one"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Palestinian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,206
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yasi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yahsir Rank #6,206

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6206 for Yahsir.

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

Yahsir ___

  • Yahsir Ahmad
  • Yahsir Omar
  • Yahsir Khalid
  • Yahsir Ibrahim
  • Yahsir Hassan
  • Yahsir Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yahsir

Zainab Fatima Omar Khalid Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yahsir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yahsir at #6206 in the United States.

What do James and Yahsir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yahsir means "one who makes things easy, the fortunate one" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yahsir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yahsir is primarily a boy name.

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