James vs Youssef

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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Youssef

Boy #1,605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God adds"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic North African Persian Turkish Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,605
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Youssef Rank #1,605

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1605 for Youssef.

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

Youssef ___

  • Youssef Ali
  • Youssef Ibrahim
  • Youssef Hassan
  • Youssef Karim
  • Youssef Nasser
  • Youssef Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Youssef

Mahdi Hadi Fatima Aisha Mariam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Youssef more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Youssef at #1605 in the United States.

What do James and Youssef mean?

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

Are James and Youssef boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Youssef is primarily a boy name.

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