James vs Zakkai

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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Zakkai

Boy #5,732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent, righteous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,732
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Zack

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zakkai Rank #5,732

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5732 for Zakkai.

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

Zakkai ___

  • Zakkai Eli
  • Zakkai Noah
  • Zakkai Samuel
  • Zakkai Isaiah
  • Zakkai Levi
  • Zakkai Asher

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakkai

Eli Levi Asher Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakkai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakkai at #5732 in the United States.

What do James and Zakkai mean?

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

Are James and Zakkai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakkai is primarily a boy name.

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