James vs Yasser

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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Yasser

Boy #2,877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"easy, gentle"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,877
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yasser Rank #2,877

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2877 for Yasser.

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

Yasser ___

  • Yasser Ali
  • Yasser Hassan
  • Yasser Mohammed
  • Yasser Khalid
  • Yasser Omar
  • Yasser Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yasser

Omar Khalid Fatima Layla Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yasser more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yasser at #2877 in the United States.

What do James and Yasser mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yasser means "easy, gentle" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yasser boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yasser is primarily a boy name.

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