James vs Younis

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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Younis

Boy #1,871 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove, peaceful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,871
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Younis Rank #1,871

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1871 for Younis.

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

Younis ___

  • Younis Ali
  • Younis Ibrahim
  • Younis Omar
  • Younis Khalid
  • Younis Hassan
  • Younis Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Younis

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Younis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Younis at #1871 in the United States.

What do James and Younis mean?

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

Are James and Younis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Younis is primarily a boy name.

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