James vs Zacari

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
Zacari Rank #2,130

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2130 for Zacari.

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

Zacari ___

  • Zacari James
  • Zacari Lee
  • Zacari Michael
  • Zacari Allen
  • Zacari Cole
  • Zacari Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zacari

Elijah Isaiah Malachi Aria Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zacari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zacari at #2130 in the United States.

What do James and Zacari mean?

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

Are James and Zacari boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zacari is primarily a boy name.

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