Azarius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azarius

Boy #4,094 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,094
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Zari, Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Azarius Rank #4,094
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4094 for Azarius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azarius ___

  • Azarius James
  • Azarius Emmanuel
  • Azarius David
  • Azarius Michael
  • Azarius Samuel
  • Azarius Isaiah

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 Azarius

Elijah Ezra Zion Malachi Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azarius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azarius at #4094 in the United States.

What do Azarius and James mean?

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

Are Azarius and James boy or girl names?

Azarius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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