James vs Zacchaeus

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
Zacchaeus Rank #2,791

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2791 for Zacchaeus.

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

Zacchaeus ___

  • Zacchaeus James
  • Zacchaeus Thomas
  • Zacchaeus Elijah
  • Zacchaeus Luke
  • Zacchaeus Samuel
  • Zacchaeus Peter

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zacchaeus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Philippa Priscilla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zacchaeus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zacchaeus at #2791 in the United States.

What do James and Zacchaeus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zacchaeus means "pure, innocent, clean" (Hebrew Zakkay origin).

Are James and Zacchaeus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zacchaeus is primarily a boy name.

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