Gaby vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaby

Girl #3,824 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,824
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gabs

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gaby Rank #3,824
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3824 for Gaby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaby ___

  • Gaby Rose
  • Gaby Marie
  • Gaby Grace
  • Gaby Lynn
  • Gaby Anne
  • Gaby Joy

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 Gaby

Mia Lia Sofia Emma Nadia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaby or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gaby at #3824 in the United States.

What do Gaby and James mean?

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

Are Gaby and James boy or girl names?

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

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