Hazael vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hazael

Boy #3,382 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"vision of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,382
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Haze, Hazi, El

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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

Hazael Rank #3,382
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3382 for Hazael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazael ___

  • Hazael James
  • Hazael Daniel
  • Hazael Elias
  • Hazael Samuel
  • Hazael Micah

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 Hazael

Ezekiel Israel Gideon Miriam Abigail

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazael or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hazael at #3382 in the United States.

What do Hazael and James mean?

Hazael means "vision of God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hazael and James boy or girl names?

Hazael is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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