James vs Yazmin

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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Yazmin

Girl #1,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"jasmine flower"

Origin: Persian via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hispanic Middle Eastern Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,775
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Yazzy, Minnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yazmin Rank #1,775

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1775 for Yazmin.

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

Yazmin ___

  • Yazmin Rosa
  • Yazmin Maria
  • Yazmin Esperanza
  • Yazmin Luz
  • Yazmin Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yazmin

Valentina Paloma Xavier Alejandro Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yazmin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yazmin at #1775 in the United States.

What do James and Yazmin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yazmin means "jasmine flower" (Persian via Arabic origin).

Are James and Yazmin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yazmin is primarily a girl name.

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