James vs Zadok

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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Zadok

Boy #4,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"virtuous, upright"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,100
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zade, Zad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zadok Rank #4,100

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4100 for Zadok.

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

Zadok ___

  • Zadok James
  • Zadok Emmanuel
  • Zadok David
  • Zadok Elijah
  • Zadok Michael
  • Zadok Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zadok

Ezra Elijah Malachi Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zadok more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zadok at #4100 in the United States.

What do James and Zadok mean?

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

Are James and Zadok boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zadok is primarily a boy name.

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