James vs Uziel

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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Uziel

Boy #1,360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Biblical Latino/Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,360
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uzi, Ziel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Uziel Rank #1,360

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1360 for Uziel.

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

Uziel ___

  • Uziel David
  • Uziel Nathan
  • Uziel Elias
  • Uziel Aaron
  • Uziel Samuel
  • Uziel Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Uziel

Ezekiel Miriam Raphael Leah Uriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Uziel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Uziel at #1360 in the United States.

What do James and Uziel mean?

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

Are James and Uziel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Uziel is primarily a boy name.

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