James vs Yisroel

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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Yisroel

Boy #952 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who wrestles with God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sruli, Sroel, Yissy

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yisroel Rank #952

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #952 for Yisroel.

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

Yisroel ___

  • Yisroel Mordechai
  • Yisroel Dovid
  • Yisroel Menachem
  • Yisroel Avraham
  • Yisroel Pinchas
  • Yisroel Leibish

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yisroel

Devorah Chana Moshe Shmuel Rivka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yisroel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yisroel at #952 in the United States.

What do James and Yisroel mean?

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

Are James and Yisroel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yisroel is primarily a boy name.

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