James vs Yusupha

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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Yusupha

Boy #18,171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Gambian Senegalese Mandinka Wolof West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,171
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yusu, Supha

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yusupha Rank #18,171

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18171 for Yusupha.

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

Yusupha ___

  • Yusupha Amadou
  • Yusupha Oumar
  • Yusupha Samba
  • Yusupha Ibrahima
  • Yusupha Lamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yusupha

Fatou Aminata Lamin Binta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yusupha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yusupha at #18171 in the United States.

What do James and Yusupha mean?

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

Are James and Yusupha boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yusupha is primarily a boy name.

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