James vs Yarrow

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
Yarrow Rank #9,348

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9348 for Yarrow.

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

Yarrow ___

  • Yarrow Stone
  • Yarrow Ridge
  • Yarrow Fox
  • Yarrow Blue
  • Yarrow Moss
  • Yarrow River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yarrow

Sage River Rowan Ash Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yarrow more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yarrow at #9348 in the United States.

What do James and Yarrow mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yarrow means "yarrow plant" (English origin).

Are James and Yarrow boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yarrow is primarily a boy name.

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