James vs Yusuf

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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Yusuf

Boy #476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Swahili Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#476
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yus, Yusu, Suf

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yusuf Rank #476

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #476 for Yusuf.

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

Yusuf ___

  • Yusuf Ali
  • Yusuf Hassan
  • Yusuf Ibrahim
  • Yusuf Rahman
  • Yusuf Kareem
  • Yusuf Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yusuf

Maryam Fatima Ibrahim Omar Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yusuf more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yusuf at #476 in the United States.

What do James and Yusuf mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yusuf means "God will add, God will increase" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Yusuf boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yusuf is primarily a boy name.

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