James vs Zakhary

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
Zakhary Rank #15,582

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15582 for Zakhary.

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

Zakhary ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakhary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakhary more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakhary at #15582 in the United States.

What do James and Zakhary mean?

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

Are James and Zakhary boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakhary is primarily a boy name.

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