James vs Zacharia

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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Zacharia

Boy #6,535 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Islamic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,535
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zach, Zak, Kari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zacharia Rank #6,535

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6535 for Zacharia.

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

Zacharia ___

  • Zacharia James
  • Zacharia Michael
  • Zacharia David
  • Zacharia Thomas
  • Zacharia Paul
  • Zacharia Luke

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zacharia

Elijah Ezra Miriam Naomi Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zacharia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zacharia at #6535 in the United States.

What do James and Zacharia mean?

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

Are James and Zacharia boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zacharia is primarily a boy name.

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