James vs Yisrael

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
Yisrael Rank #1,933

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1933 for Yisrael.

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

Yisrael ___

  • Yisrael Avraham
  • Yisrael Moshe
  • Yisrael David
  • Yisrael Chaim
  • Yisrael Yosef
  • Yisrael Meir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yisrael

Avraham Devorah Rivka Moshe Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yisrael more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yisrael at #1933 in the United States.

What do James and Yisrael mean?

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

Are James and Yisrael boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yisrael is primarily a boy name.

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