James vs Yamin

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
Yamin Rank #4,496

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4496 for Yamin.

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

Yamin ___

  • Yamin David
  • Yamin Emmanuel
  • Yamin Gabriel
  • Yamin Samuel
  • Yamin Elijah
  • Yamin Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yamin

Elijah Miriam Naomi Gideon Asher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yamin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yamin at #4496 in the United States.

What do James and Yamin mean?

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

Are James and Yamin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yamin is primarily a boy name.

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