James vs Yuli

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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Yuli

Girl #6,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descended from Jupiter (Jove)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Russian Ukrainian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,236
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yuli Rank #6,236

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6236 for Yuli.

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

Yuli ___

  • Yuli Maria
  • Yuli Sofia
  • Yuli Elena
  • Yuli Grace
  • Yuli Isabela
  • Yuli Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yuli

Mia Luna Sofia Camila Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yuli more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yuli at #6236 in the United States.

What do James and Yuli mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yuli means "descended from Jupiter (Jove)" (Latin origin).

Are James and Yuli boy or girl names?

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

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