James vs Zachery

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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Zachery

Boy #2,524 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,524
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zach, Zack

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zachery Rank #2,524

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2524 for Zachery.

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

Zachery ___

  • Zachery James
  • Zachery Allen
  • Zachery Thomas
  • Zachery Cole
  • Zachery Lee
  • Zachery Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zachery

Tyler Brittany Ashley Nathan Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zachery more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zachery at #2524 in the United States.

What do James and Zachery mean?

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

Are James and Zachery boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zachery is primarily a boy name.

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