Barak vs Uziah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Bar

Playground Safety Score

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Uziah

Boy #5,129 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my strength is God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,129
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uzi, Zi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Uziah Rank #5,129

Uziah is more popular, ranked #5129 vs #5297 for Barak.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barak ___

  • Barak Elijah
  • Barak David
  • Barak Samuel
  • Barak Aaron
  • Barak Noah
  • Barak Joseph

Uziah ___

  • Uziah James
  • Uziah Daniel
  • Uziah Emmanuel
  • Uziah Elias
  • Uziah Samuel
  • Uziah Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Uziah

Josiah Malachi Eliana Zion Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Uziah more popular?

Uziah is more popular, ranked #5129 compared to Barak at #5297 in the United States.

What do Barak and Uziah mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Uziah means "my strength is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barak and Uziah boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Uziah is primarily a boy name.

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