James vs Uzair

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
Uzair Rank #4,022

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4022 for Uzair.

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

Uzair ___

  • Uzair Ahmad
  • Uzair Muhammad
  • Uzair Abdullah
  • Uzair Khalid
  • Uzair Hassan
  • Uzair Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Uzair

Idris Ibrahim Musa Isa Yahya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Uzair more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Uzair at #4022 in the United States.

What do James and Uzair mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Uzair means "help, helper" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Uzair boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Uzair is primarily a boy name.

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