Azariah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azariah

Boy #504 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#504
Total SSA Count
604
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ari, Az

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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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Popularity Comparison

Azariah Rank #504
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #504 for Azariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azariah ___

  • Azariah James
  • Azariah Emmanuel
  • Azariah David
  • Azariah Elijah
  • Azariah Michael
  • Azariah Joseph

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azariah

Elijah Isaiah Ezekiel Miriam Delilah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azariah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azariah at #504 in the United States.

What do Azariah and James mean?

Azariah means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azariah and James boy or girl names?

Azariah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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