James vs Zakariah

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
Zakariah Rank #3,450

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3450 for Zakariah.

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

Zakariah ___

  • Zakariah James
  • Zakariah David
  • Zakariah Samuel
  • Zakariah Elijah
  • Zakariah Emmanuel
  • Zakariah Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakariah

Elijah Miriam Hannah Isaiah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakariah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakariah at #3450 in the United States.

What do James and Zakariah mean?

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

Are James and Zakariah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakariah is primarily a boy name.

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