James vs Yale

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
Yale Rank #26,109

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26109 for Yale.

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

Yale ___

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 Yale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yale more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yale at #26109 in the United States.

What do James and Yale mean?

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

Are James and Yale boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yale is primarily a boy name.

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