James vs Yolanda

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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Yolanda

Girl #2,586 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"violet flower"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish American Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,586
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yoli, Landa, Yo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yolanda Rank #2,586

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2586 for Yolanda.

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

Yolanda ___

  • Yolanda Maria
  • Yolanda Isabel
  • Yolanda Grace
  • Yolanda Rose
  • Yolanda Nicole
  • Yolanda Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yolanda

Rosario Esperanza Dolores Carmen Consuelo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yolanda more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yolanda at #2586 in the United States.

What do James and Yolanda mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yolanda means "violet flower" (Greek origin).

Are James and Yolanda boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yolanda is primarily a girl name.

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