James vs Yevgeniy

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
Yevgeniy Rank #21,734

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21734 for Yevgeniy.

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

Yevgeniy ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yevgeniy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yevgeniy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yevgeniy at #21734 in the United States.

What do James and Yevgeniy mean?

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

Are James and Yevgeniy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yevgeniy is primarily a boy name.

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