James vs Yanis

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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Yanis

Boy #2,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French North African Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,434
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yan, Yani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yanis Rank #2,434

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2434 for Yanis.

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

Yanis ___

  • Yanis Alexander
  • Yanis Konstantinos
  • Yanis Mikhail
  • Yanis Andreas
  • Yanis Dimitri
  • Yanis Lucas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yanis

Kostas Nikos Elena Sofia Alexis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yanis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yanis at #2434 in the United States.

What do James and Yanis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yanis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are James and Yanis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yanis is primarily a boy name.

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