James vs Yossi

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
Yossi Rank #2,943

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2943 for Yossi.

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

Yossi ___

  • Yossi David
  • Yossi Moshe
  • Yossi Avi
  • Yossi Natan
  • Yossi Eitan
  • Yossi Lior

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yossi

Noam Tamar Mia Roi Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yossi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yossi at #2943 in the United States.

What do James and Yossi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yossi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yossi is primarily a boy name.

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