James vs Zebadiah

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
Zebadiah Rank #4,589

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4589 for Zebadiah.

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

Zebadiah ___

  • Zebadiah James
  • Zebadiah Eli
  • Zebadiah Levi
  • Zebadiah Nathan
  • Zebadiah Elijah
  • Zebadiah Caleb

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zebadiah

Ezekiel Obadiah Malachi Abigail Hezekiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zebadiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zebadiah at #4589 in the United States.

What do James and Zebadiah mean?

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

Are James and Zebadiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zebadiah is primarily a boy name.

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