James vs Zackary

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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Zackary

Boy #1,417 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zechariah

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zack, Zak, Z

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zackary Rank #1,417

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1417 for Zackary.

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

Zackary ___

  • Zackary James
  • Zackary Thomas
  • Zackary Michael
  • Zackary Ryan
  • Zackary Lee
  • Zackary Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zackary

Tyler Jordan Madison Brittany Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zackary more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zackary at #1417 in the United States.

What do James and Zackary mean?

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

Are James and Zackary boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zackary is primarily a boy name.

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