James vs Yousif

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

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Yousif

Boy #2,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase; God shall add"

Origin: Hebrew (Yosef) via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Iraqi Gulf Arab African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,202
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yous, Sif

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yousif Rank #2,202

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2202 for Yousif.

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

Yousif ___

  • Yousif Ali
  • Yousif Hassan
  • Yousif Abdullah
  • Yousif Ibrahim
  • Yousif Mohammed
  • Yousif Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yousif

Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Omar Zahra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yousif more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yousif at #2202 in the United States.

What do James and Yousif mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yousif means "God will increase; God shall add" (Hebrew (Yosef) via Arabic origin).

Are James and Yousif boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yousif is primarily a boy name.

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