James vs Zachariah

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
Zachariah Rank #570

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #570 for Zachariah.

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

Zachariah ___

  • Zachariah James
  • Zachariah Cole
  • Zachariah Thomas
  • Zachariah Eli
  • Zachariah Grant
  • Zachariah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zachariah

Jeremiah Elijah Abigail Micah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zachariah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zachariah at #570 in the United States.

What do James and Zachariah mean?

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

Are James and Zachariah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zachariah is primarily a boy name.

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