James vs Yunis

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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Yunis

Boy #3,207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove, peaceful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Kurdish North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,207
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yuni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yunis Rank #3,207

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3207 for Yunis.

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

Yunis ___

  • Yunis Ahmed
  • Yunis Hassan
  • Yunis Omar
  • Yunis Ali
  • Yunis Kareem
  • Yunis Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yunis

Fatima Yara Tariq Layla Bilal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yunis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yunis at #3207 in the United States.

What do James and Yunis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yunis means "dove, peaceful" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yunis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yunis is primarily a boy name.

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