James vs Yusif

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

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Yusif

Boy #4,936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God adds"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Azerbaijani Georgian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,936
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yusif Rank #4,936

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4936 for Yusif.

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

Yusif ___

  • Yusif Ali
  • Yusif Ibrahim
  • Yusif Khalid
  • Yusif Omar
  • Yusif Hassan
  • Yusif Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yusif

Ibrahim Musa Dawud Isa Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yusif more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yusif at #4936 in the United States.

What do James and Yusif mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yusif means "God will increase, God adds" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yusif boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yusif is primarily a boy name.

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