James vs Zadan

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
Zadan Rank #41,287

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #41287 for Zadan.

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

Zadan ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zadan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zadan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zadan at #41287 in the United States.

What do James and Zadan mean?

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

Are James and Zadan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zadan is primarily a boy name.

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