James vs Yehuda

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

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Yehuda

Boy #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"let God be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
356
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yudi, Dudi, Yehudi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yehuda Rank #734

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #734 for Yehuda.

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

Yehuda ___

  • Yehuda Aryeh
  • Yehuda Moshe
  • Yehuda Chaim
  • Yehuda Natan
  • Yehuda Shlomo
  • Yehuda Binyamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yehuda

Rivka Devorah Shimon Binyamin Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yehuda more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yehuda at #734 in the United States.

What do James and Yehuda mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yehuda means "let God be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yehuda boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yehuda is primarily a boy name.

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