James vs Zacarias

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

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Zacarias

Boy #2,916 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,916
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zac, Carias, Zachi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zacarias Rank #2,916

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2916 for Zacarias.

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

Zacarias ___

  • Zacarias David
  • Zacarias Miguel
  • Zacarias Antonio
  • Zacarias Emmanuel
  • Zacarias Rafael
  • Zacarias Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zacarias

Ezequiel Eliseo Malaquias Hadassah Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zacarias more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zacarias at #2916 in the United States.

What do James and Zacarias mean?

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

Are James and Zacarias boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zacarias is primarily a boy name.

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