James vs Zameer

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
Zameer Rank #6,186

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6186 for Zameer.

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

Zameer ___

  • Zameer Ali
  • Zameer Hassan
  • Zameer Ahmed
  • Zameer Raza
  • Zameer Kareem
  • Zameer Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zameer

Yasir Tariq Kareem Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zameer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zameer at #6186 in the United States.

What do James and Zameer mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zameer means "conscience, inner voice" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Zameer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zameer is primarily a boy name.

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