James vs Yoseph

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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Yoseph

Boy #5,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may Yahweh give increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Ethiopian Amharic Jewish Christian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,744
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yos, Joey, Joe

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yoseph Rank #5,744

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5744 for Yoseph.

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

Yoseph ___

  • Yoseph David
  • Yoseph Michael
  • Yoseph Aaron
  • Yoseph Solomon
  • Yoseph Elijah
  • Yoseph Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yoseph

Benjamin Miriam Rachel Leah Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yoseph more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yoseph at #5744 in the United States.

What do James and Yoseph mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yoseph means "may Yahweh give increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yoseph boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yoseph is primarily a boy name.

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