James vs Uriel

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

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Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#462
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Uriel Rank #462

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #462 for Uriel.

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

Uriel ___

  • Uriel David
  • Uriel James
  • Uriel Miguel
  • Uriel Alexander
  • Uriel Emmanuel
  • Uriel Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Uriel

Gabriel Raphael Elijah Ariel Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Uriel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Uriel at #462 in the United States.

What do James and Uriel mean?

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

Are James and Uriel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Uriel is primarily a boy name.

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