James vs Yassir

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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Yassir

Boy #4,112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,112
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yassir Rank #4,112

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4112 for Yassir.

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

Yassir ___

  • Yassir Khalid
  • Yassir Ahmad
  • Yassir Karim
  • Yassir Tariq
  • Yassir Jamal
  • Yassir Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yassir

Bilal Khalid Nadia Fatima Samira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yassir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yassir at #4112 in the United States.

What do James and Yassir mean?

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

Are James and Yassir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yassir is primarily a boy name.

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