James vs Yazdan

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

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Yazdan

Boy #5,362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, worthy of worship"

Origin: Avestan/Zoroastrian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Zoroastrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,362
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yazdan Rank #5,362

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5362 for Yazdan.

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

Yazdan ___

  • Yazdan Reza
  • Yazdan Ali
  • Yazdan Hassan
  • Yazdan Mohammad
  • Yazdan Dariush

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yazdan

Arash Dariush Nasrin Shirin Rostam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yazdan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yazdan at #5362 in the United States.

What do James and Yazdan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yazdan means "divine, worthy of worship" (Avestan/Zoroastrian origin).

Are James and Yazdan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yazdan is primarily a boy name.

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