James vs Yeferson

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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Yeferson

Boy #4,666 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Geoffrey, son of divine peace"

Origin: Old English Germanic

Cultural Roots

Colombian Venezuelan Latin American Spanish-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,666
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yefer, Yef, Jeff

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yeferson Rank #4,666

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4666 for Yeferson.

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

Yeferson ___

  • Yeferson Andres
  • Yeferson David
  • Yeferson Miguel
  • Yeferson Santiago
  • Yeferson Alejandro
  • Yeferson Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yeferson

Brayan Yeison Yuliana Tatiana Jhon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yeferson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yeferson at #4666 in the United States.

What do James and Yeferson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yeferson means "son of Geoffrey, son of divine peace" (Old English Germanic origin).

Are James and Yeferson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yeferson is primarily a boy name.

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