James vs Zackery

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
Zackery Rank #3,584

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3584 for Zackery.

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

Zackery ___

  • Zackery James
  • Zackery Lee
  • Zackery Cole
  • Zackery Dean
  • Zackery Scott
  • Zackery Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zackery

Tyler Logan Cody Emma Kayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zackery more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zackery at #3584 in the United States.

What do James and Zackery mean?

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

Are James and Zackery boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zackery is primarily a boy name.

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