James vs Zacharias

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

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Zacharias

Boy #3,537 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Greek German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,537
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zach, Zak, Zac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zacharias Rank #3,537

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3537 for Zacharias.

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

Zacharias ___

  • Zacharias Emmanuel
  • Zacharias Isaac
  • Zacharias Elias
  • Zacharias Nathaniel
  • Zacharias Theodore
  • Zacharias Joshua

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zacharias

Ezekiel Matthias Elijah Rebekah Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zacharias more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zacharias at #3537 in the United States.

What do James and Zacharias mean?

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

Are James and Zacharias boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zacharias is primarily a boy name.

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