James vs Yasmin

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

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Yasmin

Girl #917 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"jasmine flower"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Malay South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#917
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Yazzy, Minnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yasmin Rank #917

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #917 for Yasmin.

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

Yasmin ___

  • Yasmin Nour
  • Yasmin Layla
  • Yasmin Jade
  • Yasmin Rose
  • Yasmin Marie
  • Yasmin Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yasmin

Tariq Zaid Layla Fatima Rayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yasmin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yasmin at #917 in the United States.

What do James and Yasmin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yasmin means "jasmine flower" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yasmin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yasmin is primarily a girl name.

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