James vs Yeray

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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Yeray

Boy #4,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, powerful"

Origin: Guanche

Cultural Roots

Spanish (Canary Islands) Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,658
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yeray Rank #4,658

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4658 for Yeray.

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

Yeray ___

  • Yeray Manuel
  • Yeray Antonio
  • Yeray Luis
  • Yeray Carlos
  • Yeray Marcos
  • Yeray Rodrigo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yeray

Ayoze Iballa Tanausú Naira Guayarmina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yeray more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yeray at #4658 in the United States.

What do James and Yeray mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yeray means "great, powerful" (Guanche origin).

Are James and Yeray boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yeray is primarily a boy name.

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