James vs Uri

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

James Rank #5
Uri Rank #3,066

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3066 for Uri.

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

Uri ___

  • Uri Elan
  • Uri Ben
  • Uri Or
  • Uri Ilan
  • Uri Amir
  • Uri Gal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Uri

Ari Noa Tal Ori Maya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Uri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Uri at #3066 in the United States.

What do James and Uri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Uri means "fire, light of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Uri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Uri is primarily a boy name.

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