James vs Zackariah

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
Zackariah Rank #4,978

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4978 for Zackariah.

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

Zackariah ___

  • Zackariah James
  • Zackariah Lee
  • Zackariah Thomas
  • Zackariah Allen
  • Zackariah Paul
  • Zackariah Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zackariah

Elijah Isaiah Josiah Micah Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zackariah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zackariah at #4978 in the United States.

What do James and Zackariah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zackariah means "Yahweh remembers" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Zackariah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zackariah is primarily a boy name.

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