James vs Zakius

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
Zakius Rank #4,835

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4835 for Zakius.

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

Zakius ___

  • Zakius James
  • Zakius Cole
  • Zakius Lee
  • Zakius Blaine
  • Zakius Reed
  • Zakius Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakius

Zara Xander Magnus Cyrus Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakius at #4835 in the United States.

What do James and Zakius mean?

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

Are James and Zakius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakius is primarily a boy name.

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