James vs Zamar

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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Zamar

Boy #4,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to sing, to praise with music"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,838
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zamar Rank #4,838

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4838 for Zamar.

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

Zamar ___

  • Zamar Isaiah
  • Zamar David
  • Zamar Elias
  • Zamar Aaron
  • Zamar Judah
  • Zamar Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zamar

Zion Ezra Tobias Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zamar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zamar at #4838 in the United States.

What do James and Zamar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zamar means "to sing, to praise with music" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Zamar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zamar is primarily a boy name.

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