James vs Yousef

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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Yousef

Boy #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yoyo, Sef

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yousef Rank #767

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #767 for Yousef.

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

Yousef ___

  • Yousef Ali
  • Yousef Hassan
  • Yousef Ibrahim
  • Yousef Mohammed
  • Yousef Omar
  • Yousef Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yousef

Amir Kareem Leila Yasmine Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yousef more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yousef at #767 in the United States.

What do James and Yousef mean?

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

Are James and Yousef boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yousef is primarily a boy name.

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