James vs Yuvraj

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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Yuvraj

Boy #2,538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"young king, crown prince"

Origin: Sanskrit yuva + raja

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,538
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yuvi, Raj

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yuvraj Rank #2,538

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2538 for Yuvraj.

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

Yuvraj ___

  • Yuvraj Singh
  • Yuvraj Kumar
  • Yuvraj Dev
  • Yuvraj Arjun
  • Yuvraj Hari
  • Yuvraj Vikram

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yuvraj

Rohan Arjun Kiran Priya Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yuvraj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yuvraj at #2538 in the United States.

What do James and Yuvraj mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yuvraj means "young king, crown prince" (Sanskrit yuva + raja origin).

Are James and Yuvraj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yuvraj is primarily a boy name.

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