James vs Yosif

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
Yosif Rank #15,729

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15729 for Yosif.

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

Yosif ___

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 Yosif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yosif more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yosif at #15729 in the United States.

What do James and Yosif mean?

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

Are James and Yosif boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yosif is primarily a boy name.

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