Gabriella 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

Gabriella Rank #106
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #106 for Gabriella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gabriella ___

  • Gabriella Rose
  • Gabriella Grace
  • Gabriella Marie
  • Gabriella Sofia
  • Gabriella Victoria
  • Gabriella Elena

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 Gabriella

Isabella Valentina Sebastian Raphael Lucia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriella or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gabriella at #106 in the United States.

What do Gabriella and James mean?

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

Are Gabriella and James boy or girl names?

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

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