James vs Zamariel

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

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Zamariel

Boy #5,861 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God's song; singing of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,861
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam, Zami, Riel

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zamariel Rank #5,861

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5861 for Zamariel.

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

Zamariel ___

  • Zamariel James
  • Zamariel Isaiah
  • Zamariel Emmanuel
  • Zamariel Michael
  • Zamariel David
  • Zamariel Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zamariel

Gabriel Azariah Seraphina Elijah Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zamariel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zamariel at #5861 in the United States.

What do James and Zamariel mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zamariel means "God's song; singing of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Zamariel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zamariel is primarily a boy name.

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