James vs Yuan

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yuan Rank #6,283

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6283 for Yuan.

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

Yuan ___

  • Yuan Wei
  • Yuan Ming
  • Yuan Hao
  • Yuan Kai
  • Yuan James
  • Yuan Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yuan

Wei Ming Mei Li Hao

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yuan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yuan at #6283 in the United States.

What do James and Yuan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yuan means "round, circular, complete" (Classical Chinese origin).

Are James and Yuan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yuan is primarily a boy name.

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