James vs Ozias

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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Ozias

Boy #863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my strength is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Greek Puritan French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#863
Total SSA Count
280
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Oz, Ozzy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ozias Rank #863

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #863 for Ozias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Ozias ___

  • Ozias James
  • Ozias Theodore
  • Ozias Reuben
  • Ozias Silas
  • Ozias Barnabas
  • Ozias Mark

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ozias

Elias Tobias Miriam Lydia Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ozias more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ozias at #863 in the United States.

What do James and Ozias mean?

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

Are James and Ozias boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ozias is primarily a boy name.

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