James vs Yasin

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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Yasin

Boy #1,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"O human being (one interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Muslim communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,587
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yasin Rank #1,587

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1587 for Yasin.

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

Yasin ___

  • Yasin Ali
  • Yasin Karim
  • Yasin Malik
  • Yasin Noor
  • Yasin Reza
  • Yasin Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yasin

Amira Fatima Ibrahim Omar Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yasin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yasin at #1587 in the United States.

What do James and Yasin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yasin means "O human being (one interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yasin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yasin is primarily a boy name.

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