Gabrielle 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

Gabrielle Rank #577
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #577 for Gabrielle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gabrielle ___

  • Gabrielle Rose
  • Gabrielle Marie
  • Gabrielle Claire
  • Gabrielle Nicole
  • Gabrielle Anne
  • Gabrielle Louise

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 Gabrielle

Isabelle Natalie Raphael Alexandre Camille

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabrielle or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gabrielle at #577 in the United States.

What do Gabrielle and James mean?

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

Are Gabrielle and James boy or girl names?

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

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