James vs Yule

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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Yule

Girl #40,310 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Midwinter feast, Christmas season"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,310
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yule Rank #40,310

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40310 for Yule.

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

Yule ___

  • Yule Noelle
  • Yule Rose
  • Yule Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yule

Holly Carol Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yule more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yule at #40310 in the United States.

What do James and Yule mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yule means "Midwinter feast, Christmas season" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Yule boy or girl names?

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

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