James vs Yvonne

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yvonne Rank #2,299

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2299 for Yvonne.

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

Yvonne ___

  • Yvonne Marie
  • Yvonne Claire
  • Yvonne Louise
  • Yvonne Grace
  • Yvonne Anne
  • Yvonne Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yvonne

Claudette Pierre Monique Andre Odette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yvonne more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yvonne at #2299 in the United States.

What do James and Yvonne mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yvonne means "yew wood, yew tree" (Germanic iv origin).

Are James and Yvonne boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yvonne is primarily a girl name.

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