James vs Yehoshua

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
Yehoshua Rank #2,149

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2149 for Yehoshua.

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

Yehoshua ___

  • Yehoshua Avraham
  • Yehoshua Yitzhak
  • Yehoshua Moshe
  • Yehoshua Dovid
  • Yehoshua Binyamin
  • Yehoshua Reuven

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yehoshua

Moshe Avraham Miriam Rivka Sarah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yehoshua more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yehoshua at #2149 in the United States.

What do James and Yehoshua mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yehoshua means "God is salvation, Yahweh saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yehoshua boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yehoshua is primarily a boy name.

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