James vs Sachary

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
Sachary Rank #34,911

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34911 for Sachary.

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

Sachary ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sachary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sachary more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sachary at #34911 in the United States.

What do James and Sachary mean?

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

Are James and Sachary boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sachary is primarily a boy name.

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