James vs Zaeed

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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Zaeed

Boy #44,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"abundance, prosperity"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44,225
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zaeed Rank #44,225

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #44225 for Zaeed.

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

Zaeed ___

  • Zaeed Ali
  • Zaeed Hassan
  • Zaeed Ibrahim
  • Zaeed Omar
  • Zaeed Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zaeed

Tariq Khalid Fatima Aisha Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zaeed more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zaeed at #44225 in the United States.

What do James and Zaeed mean?

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

Are James and Zaeed boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zaeed is primarily a boy name.

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