James vs Uzziah

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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Uzziah

Boy #2,360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Ethiopian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,360
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uzzi, Ziah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Uzziah Rank #2,360

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2360 for Uzziah.

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

Uzziah ___

  • Uzziah James
  • Uzziah Elijah
  • Uzziah Micah
  • Uzziah Samuel
  • Uzziah Aaron
  • Uzziah Judah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Uzziah

Isaiah Josiah Zion Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Uzziah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Uzziah at #2360 in the United States.

What do James and Uzziah mean?

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

Are James and Uzziah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Uzziah is primarily a boy name.

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