James vs Yareth

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
Full profile for James →

Yareth

Boy #4,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descent, he who descended"

Origin: Hebrew yarad (to descend)

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Spanish-speaking Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,673
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yare, Reth

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Yareth →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yareth Rank #4,673

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4673 for Yareth.

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

Yareth ___

  • Yareth Isaac
  • Yareth David
  • Yareth Miguel
  • Yareth Alejandro
  • Yareth Santiago
  • Yareth Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yareth

Yaret Nayeli Xiomara Josue Eliezer

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yareth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yareth at #4673 in the United States.

What do James and Yareth mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yareth means "descent, he who descended" (Hebrew yarad (to descend) origin).

Are James and Yareth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yareth is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Yareth vs James James vs Emmanuel James vs Jaxon James vs Parker James vs Thiago
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Yareth Browse all baby names