James vs Zaccai

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
Zaccai Rank #1,996

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1996 for Zaccai.

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

Zaccai ___

  • Zaccai Eli
  • Zaccai Samuel
  • Zaccai David
  • Zaccai Isaiah
  • Zaccai Levi
  • Zaccai Asher

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zaccai

Malachi Ezra Naomi Lydia Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zaccai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zaccai at #1996 in the United States.

What do James and Zaccai mean?

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

Are James and Zaccai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zaccai is primarily a boy name.

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