James vs Zamir

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

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Zamir

Boy #741 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, nightingale"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic South Asian Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#741
Total SSA Count
347
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zamir Rank #741

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #741 for Zamir.

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

Zamir ___

  • Zamir David
  • Zamir Isaac
  • Zamir Elias
  • Zamir Jonah
  • Zamir Emmanuel
  • Zamir Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zamir

Tamir Amir Leila Miriam Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zamir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zamir at #741 in the United States.

What do James and Zamir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zamir means "song, nightingale" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Zamir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zamir is primarily a boy name.

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