James vs Yuki

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
Full profile for James →

Yuki

Girl #4,498 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courage, bravery (勇気)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,498
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Yuki →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yuki Rank #4,498

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4498 for Yuki.

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

Yuki ___

  • Yuki Mae
  • Yuki Rose
  • Yuki Grace
  • Yuki Aiko
  • Yuki Hana
  • Yuki Sora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yuki

Hana Sora Ren Miko Aiko

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yuki more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yuki at #4498 in the United States.

What do James and Yuki mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yuki means "courage, bravery (勇気)" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Yuki boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yuki is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Yuki vs James James vs Ethan James vs Christopher James vs Silas James vs Antonio
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Yuki Browse all baby names