James vs Zakyius

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
Zakyius Rank #4,054

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4054 for Zakyius.

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

Zakyius ___

  • Zakyius James
  • Zakyius Lee
  • Zakyius Andre
  • Zakyius Donte
  • Zakyius Michael
  • Zakyius Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakyius

Josiah Elijah Mariah Zariah Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakyius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakyius at #4054 in the United States.

What do James and Zakyius mean?

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

Are James and Zakyius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakyius is primarily a boy name.

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