James vs Urijah

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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Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uri, Rijah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Urijah Rank #2,627

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2627 for Urijah.

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

Urijah ___

  • Urijah James
  • Urijah Emmanuel
  • Urijah Ezekiel
  • Urijah Solomon
  • Urijah Nathan
  • Urijah Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Urijah

Elijah Josiah Ezra Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Urijah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Urijah at #2627 in the United States.

What do James and Urijah mean?

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

Are James and Urijah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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