James vs Uziah

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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Uziah

Boy #5,129 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my strength is God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,129
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uzi, Zi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Uziah Rank #5,129

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5129 for Uziah.

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

Uziah ___

  • Uziah James
  • Uziah Daniel
  • Uziah Emmanuel
  • Uziah Elias
  • Uziah Samuel
  • Uziah Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Uziah

Josiah Malachi Eliana Zion Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Uziah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Uziah at #5129 in the United States.

What do James and Uziah mean?

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

Are James and Uziah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Uziah is primarily a boy name.

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