James vs Zac

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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Zac

Boy #3,385 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"remembered by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,385
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zacky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zac Rank #3,385

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3385 for Zac.

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

Zac ___

  • Zac James
  • Zac Michael
  • Zac Thomas
  • Zac Oliver
  • Zac Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zac

Jake Max Lily Emma Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zac more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zac at #3385 in the United States.

What do James and Zac mean?

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

Are James and Zac boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zac is primarily a boy name.

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