James vs Urias

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
Urias Rank #4,785

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4785 for Urias.

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

Urias ___

  • Urias James
  • Urias Emmanuel
  • Urias David
  • Urias Michael
  • Urias Samuel
  • Urias Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Urias

Elias Tobias Matthias Miriam Priscilla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Urias more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Urias at #4785 in the United States.

What do James and Urias mean?

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

Are James and Urias boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Urias is primarily a boy name.

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