James vs Zakary

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
Zakary Rank #4,677

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4677 for Zakary.

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

Zakary ___

  • Zakary James
  • Zakary Lee
  • Zakary Thomas
  • Zakary Michael
  • Zakary Ryan
  • Zakary Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakary

Nathan Joshua Hannah Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakary more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakary at #4677 in the United States.

What do James and Zakary mean?

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

Are James and Zakary boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakary is primarily a boy name.

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