James vs Uriyah

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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Uriyah

Boy #3,763 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,763
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riyah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Uriyah Rank #3,763

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3763 for Uriyah.

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

Uriyah ___

  • Uriyah James
  • Uriyah David
  • Uriyah Solomon
  • Uriyah Ezra
  • Uriyah Benjamin
  • Uriyah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Uriyah

Isaiah Ezekiel Nehemiah Miriam Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Uriyah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Uriyah at #3763 in the United States.

What do James and Uriyah mean?

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

Are James and Uriyah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Uriyah is primarily a boy name.

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