James vs Yared

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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Yared

Boy #3,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he shall descend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean African Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,501
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yared Rank #3,501

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3501 for Yared.

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

Yared ___

  • Yared Michael
  • Yared Daniel
  • Yared Solomon
  • Yared Tesfaye
  • Yared Haile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yared

Solomon Miriam Daniel Selamawit Bereket

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yared more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yared at #3501 in the United States.

What do James and Yared mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yared means "he shall descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yared boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yared is primarily a boy name.

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