Azazel vs James

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

Azazel Rank #3,729
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3729 for Azazel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azazel ___

  • Azazel Wolf
  • Azazel Blade
  • Azazel Stone
  • Azazel Rex
  • Azazel Kai

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 Azazel

Lucifer Azrael Leviathan Lilith Zephyr

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azazel or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azazel at #3729 in the United States.

What do Azazel and James mean?

Azazel means "strong one of God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azazel and James boy or girl names?

Azazel is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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