James vs Yicheng

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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Yicheng

Boy #6,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"suitable and honest (宜诚)"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,354
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yi, Cheng

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yicheng Rank #6,354

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6354 for Yicheng.

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

Yicheng ___

  • Yicheng Wei
  • Yicheng Ming
  • Yicheng Hao
  • Yicheng Bo
  • Yicheng Jun
  • Yicheng Rui

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yicheng

Yiling Yixuan Yiming Yunhe Jiaming

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yicheng more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yicheng at #6354 in the United States.

What do James and Yicheng mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yicheng means "suitable and honest (宜诚)" (Chinese origin).

Are James and Yicheng boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yicheng is primarily a boy name.

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