James vs Yash

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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Yash

Boy #2,076 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fame, glory, renown"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,076
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yash Rank #2,076

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2076 for Yash.

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

Yash ___

  • Yash Kumar
  • Yash Raj
  • Yash Aryan
  • Yash Dev
  • Yash Pratap
  • Yash Vardhan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yash

Aryan Priya Diya Rohan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yash more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yash at #2076 in the United States.

What do James and Yash mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yash means "fame, glory, renown" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Yash boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yash is primarily a boy name.

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