James vs Yassin

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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Yassin

Boy #2,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich, prosperous (folk interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim North African Middle Eastern French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,722
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yassin Rank #2,722

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2722 for Yassin.

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

Yassin ___

  • Yassin Ali
  • Yassin Omar
  • Yassin Karim
  • Yassin Tarek
  • Yassin Nour
  • Yassin Bilal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yassin

Nadia Younes Salma Hamza Lina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yassin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yassin at #2722 in the United States.

What do James and Yassin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yassin means "rich, prosperous (folk interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yassin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yassin is primarily a boy name.

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