Azrael vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azrael

Boy #736 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"help of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Islamic Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#736
Total SSA Count
354
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Raz, 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

Azrael Rank #736
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #736 for Azrael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azrael ___

  • Azrael James
  • Azrael Samuel
  • Azrael Elias
  • Azrael Nathaniel
  • Azrael Solomon
  • Azrael Micah

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 Azrael

Lucifer Raphael Gabriel Zephyr Seraphina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azrael or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azrael at #736 in the United States.

What do Azrael and James mean?

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

Are Azrael and James boy or girl names?

Azrael is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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