James vs Zareth

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
Zareth Rank #7,178

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7178 for Zareth.

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

Zareth ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zareth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zareth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zareth at #7178 in the United States.

What do James and Zareth mean?

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

Are James and Zareth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zareth is primarily a girl name.

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