James vs Yannick

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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Yannick

Boy #5,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Breton

Cultural Roots

French Breton Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,450
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yann, Nico

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yannick Rank #5,450

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5450 for Yannick.

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

Yannick ___

  • Yannick Pierre
  • Yannick Louis
  • Yannick Antoine
  • Yannick Marc
  • Yannick Henri
  • Yannick Julian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yannick

Tristan Gwenaelle Gaël Nolwenn Ronan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yannick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yannick at #5450 in the United States.

What do James and Yannick mean?

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

Are James and Yannick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yannick is primarily a boy name.

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