James vs Yasir

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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Yasir

Boy #1,107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous, wealthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,107
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yasir Rank #1,107

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1107 for Yasir.

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

Yasir ___

  • Yasir Ali
  • Yasir Hassan
  • Yasir Omar
  • Yasir Ibrahim
  • Yasir Khalid
  • Yasir Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yasir

Zaid Omar Fatima Amira Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yasir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yasir at #1107 in the United States.

What do James and Yasir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yasir means "prosperous, wealthy" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yasir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yasir is primarily a boy name.

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