James vs Zagreus

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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Zagreus

Boy #5,290 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great hunter, he who catches in the net"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,290
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zag, Zag

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zagreus Rank #5,290

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5290 for Zagreus.

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

Zagreus ___

  • Zagreus Orion
  • Zagreus Apollo
  • Zagreus Magnus
  • Zagreus Atlas
  • Zagreus Cain
  • Zagreus Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zagreus

Persephone Artemis Orpheus Callisto Hermes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zagreus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zagreus at #5290 in the United States.

What do James and Zagreus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zagreus means "great hunter, he who catches in the net" (Greek origin).

Are James and Zagreus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zagreus is primarily a boy name.

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