James vs Zamon

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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Zamon

Boy #25,891 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"time, era"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Uzbek Central Asian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,891
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zamon Rank #25,891

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25891 for Zamon.

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

Zamon ___

  • Zamon Khalil
  • Zamon David
  • Zamon Elias
  • Zamon James
  • Zamon Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zamon

Layla Soraya Tariq Yasmin Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zamon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zamon at #25891 in the United States.

What do James and Zamon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zamon means "time, era" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Zamon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zamon is primarily a boy name.

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