James vs Yassine

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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Yassine

Boy #5,762 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine mystery, Quranic blessing"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic North African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,762
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yass

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yassine Rank #5,762

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5762 for Yassine.

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

Yassine ___

  • Yassine Mohammed
  • Yassine Ali
  • Yassine Ibrahim
  • Yassine Hassan
  • Yassine Karim
  • Yassine Nabil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yassine

Karim Amine Imane Fatima Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yassine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yassine at #5762 in the United States.

What do James and Yassine mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yassine means "divine mystery, Quranic blessing" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yassine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yassine is primarily a boy name.

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