James vs York

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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Bryson Christopher Antonio Elliott

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York

Boy #12,323 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,323
Total SSA Count: 8

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

York Rank #12,323

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12323 for York.

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

York ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose York

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or York more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to York at #12323 in the United States.

What do James and York mean?

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

Are James and York boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. York is primarily a boy name.

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