James vs Yohan

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

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Yohan

Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

Cultural Roots

French Korean German Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yohan Rank #1,159

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1159 for Yohan.

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

Yohan ___

  • Yohan Paul
  • Yohan Marc
  • Yohan Luc
  • Yohan Thomas
  • Yohan Ethan
  • Yohan Sébastien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yohan

Théo Mathieu Camille Léa Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yohan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yohan at #1159 in the United States.

What do James and Yohan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin).

Are James and Yohan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.

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