James vs Yamir

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
Yamir Rank #2,537

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2537 for Yamir.

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

Yamir ___

  • Yamir Hassan
  • Yamir Ali
  • Yamir Ibrahim
  • Yamir Malik
  • Yamir Tariq
  • Yamir Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yamir

Tamir Samir Nadir Yasmeen Yara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yamir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yamir at #2537 in the United States.

What do James and Yamir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yamir means "moon, born from the moon" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yamir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yamir is primarily a boy name.

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