James vs Yosiah

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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Yosiah

Boy #2,945 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God supports, God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,945
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Siah, Yosi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yosiah Rank #2,945

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2945 for Yosiah.

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

Yosiah ___

  • Yosiah James
  • Yosiah Elijah
  • Yosiah Emmanuel
  • Yosiah David
  • Yosiah Alexander
  • Yosiah Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yosiah

Isaiah Ezekiel Malachi Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yosiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yosiah at #2945 in the United States.

What do James and Yosiah mean?

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

Are James and Yosiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yosiah is primarily a boy name.

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