James vs Yugan

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

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Yugan

Boy #6,217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cosmic age, era of time"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,217
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yugan Rank #6,217

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6217 for Yugan.

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

Yugan ___

  • Yugan Arjun
  • Yugan Dev
  • Yugan Raj
  • Yugan Kiran
  • Yugan Vijay
  • Yugan Rohan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yugan

Arjun Kiran Rohan Priya Anaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yugan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yugan at #6217 in the United States.

What do James and Yugan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yugan means "cosmic age, era of time" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Yugan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yugan is primarily a boy name.

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