James vs Yousuf

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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Yousuf

Boy #1,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God adds"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,794
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous, Yusu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yousuf Rank #1,794

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1794 for Yousuf.

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

Yousuf ___

  • Yousuf Ali
  • Yousuf Hassan
  • Yousuf Ibrahim
  • Yousuf Omar
  • Yousuf Khalid
  • Yousuf Ahmad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yousuf

Ibrahim Fatima Maryam Omar Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yousuf more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yousuf at #1794 in the United States.

What do James and Yousuf mean?

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

Are James and Yousuf boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yousuf is primarily a boy name.

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