James vs Yuto

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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Yuto

Boy #6,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, superior (yu) + Big Dipper, leader (to)"

Origin: Japanese kanji 悠斗

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,168
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yuto Rank #6,168

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6168 for Yuto.

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

Yuto ___

  • Yuto Kenji
  • Yuto Hiroshi
  • Yuto Takeshi
  • Yuto Ryota
  • Yuto Daichi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yuto

Hana Yuki Sota Kenta Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yuto more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yuto at #6168 in the United States.

What do James and Yuto mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yuto means "gentle, superior (yu) + Big Dipper, leader (to)" (Japanese kanji 悠斗 origin).

Are James and Yuto boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yuto is primarily a boy name.

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