James vs Yohannes

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
Yohannes Rank #5,206

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5206 for Yohannes.

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

Yohannes ___

  • Yohannes Tesfaye
  • Yohannes Berhe
  • Yohannes Haile
  • Yohannes Dawit
  • Yohannes Mikael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yohannes

Dawit Mikael Selam Tigist Bethlehem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yohannes more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yohannes at #5206 in the United States.

What do James and Yohannes mean?

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

Are James and Yohannes boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yohannes is primarily a boy name.

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