James vs Yamil

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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Yamil

Boy #5,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic Jamil

Cultural Roots

Arabic Spanish Latin American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,608
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yamil Rank #5,608

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5608 for Yamil.

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

Yamil ___

  • Yamil Antonio
  • Yamil Rafael
  • Yamil Luis
  • Yamil Omar
  • Yamil Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yamil

Jamal Zaid Leila Yasmin Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yamil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yamil at #5608 in the United States.

What do James and Yamil mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yamil means "beautiful, handsome" (Arabic Jamil origin).

Are James and Yamil boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yamil is primarily a boy name.

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