James vs Yasiel

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
Yasiel Rank #2,007

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2007 for Yasiel.

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

Yasiel ___

  • Yasiel Antonio
  • Yasiel Luis
  • Yasiel Eduardo
  • Yasiel Miguel
  • Yasiel René
  • Yasiel Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yasiel

Raul Ernesto Lisbet Yoani Osmani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yasiel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yasiel at #2007 in the United States.

What do James and Yasiel mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yasiel means "God will save" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yasiel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yasiel is primarily a boy name.

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