Gabriele 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

Gabriele Rank #4,912
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4912 for Gabriele.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gabriele ___

  • Gabriele Antonio
  • Gabriele Marco
  • Gabriele Luca
  • Gabriele Alessandro
  • Gabriele James
  • Gabriele Sebastian

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 Gabriele

Marco Luca Sofia Elena Matteo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriele or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gabriele at #4912 in the United States.

What do Gabriele and James mean?

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

Are Gabriele and James boy or girl names?

Gabriele is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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