James vs Yaw

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yaw Rank #7,531

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7531 for Yaw.

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

Yaw ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yaw

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yaw more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yaw at #7531 in the United States.

What do James and Yaw mean?

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

Are James and Yaw boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yaw is primarily a boy name.

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