James vs Yuri

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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Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yuri Rank #1,494

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1494 for Yuri.

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

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yuri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yuri at #1494 in the United States.

What do James and Yuri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Yuri boy or girl names?

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

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