James vs Uzziel

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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Uzziel

Boy #4,450 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my power is God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Spanish-speaking Christian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,450
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uzi, Ziel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Uzziel Rank #4,450

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4450 for Uzziel.

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

Uzziel ___

  • Uzziel David
  • Uzziel Samuel
  • Uzziel Emmanuel
  • Uzziel Abraham
  • Uzziel Josiah
  • Uzziel Nathaniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Uzziel

Ezekiel Azriel Raphael Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Uzziel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Uzziel at #4450 in the United States.

What do James and Uzziel mean?

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

Are James and Uzziel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Uzziel is primarily a boy name.

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