Azarias vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azarias

Boy #3,071 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped, Yahweh has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Spanish Portuguese Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,071
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zari, Az, Ari

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Azarias Rank #3,071
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3071 for Azarias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azarias ___

  • Azarias Emmanuel
  • Azarias David
  • Azarias Noah
  • Azarias Levi
  • Azarias Solomon
  • Azarias Elijah

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 Azarias

Ezra Tobias Miriam Naomi Elijah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azarias or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azarias at #3071 in the United States.

What do Azarias and James mean?

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

Are Azarias and James boy or girl names?

Azarias is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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