James vs Younus

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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Younus

Boy #6,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,545
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous, Youni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Younus Rank #6,545

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6545 for Younus.

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

Younus ___

  • Younus Ali
  • Younus Hassan
  • Younus Ibrahim
  • Younus Omar
  • Younus Khalid
  • Younus Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Younus

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Younus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Younus at #6545 in the United States.

What do James and Younus mean?

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

Are James and Younus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Younus is primarily a boy name.

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