Gabriela vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriela

Girl #298 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Latin American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#298
Total SSA Count
1,059
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gabi, Brie, Ella

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriela Rank #298
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #298 for Gabriela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gabriela ___

  • Gabriela Maria
  • Gabriela Rose
  • Gabriela Sofia
  • Gabriela Elena
  • Gabriela Valentina
  • Gabriela Cristina

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 Gabriela

Valentina Isabella Catalina Mateo Santiago

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriela or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gabriela at #298 in the United States.

What do Gabriela and James mean?

Gabriela means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gabriela and James boy or girl names?

Gabriela is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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