James vs Yaser

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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Yaser

Boy #5,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy, well-off"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,735
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yaser Rank #5,735

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5735 for Yaser.

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

Yaser ___

  • Yaser Ali
  • Yaser Hassan
  • Yaser Khalid
  • Yaser Omar
  • Yaser Nabil
  • Yaser Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yaser

Layla Yasmin Ibrahim Fatima Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yaser more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yaser at #5735 in the United States.

What do James and Yaser mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yaser means "wealthy, well-off" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yaser boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yaser is primarily a boy name.

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