James vs Zebulon

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

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Zebulon

Boy #4,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given me a precious gift"

Origin: Hebrew/Biblical

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,400
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zeb, Zeeb, Zebb

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zebulon Rank #4,400

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4400 for Zebulon.

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

Zebulon ___

  • Zebulon James
  • Zebulon Samuel
  • Zebulon David
  • Zebulon Elias
  • Zebulon John
  • Zebulon Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zebulon

Obadiah Nehemiah Abigail Jehoshaphat Ezekiel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zebulon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zebulon at #4400 in the United States.

What do James and Zebulon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zebulon means "God has given me a precious gift" (Hebrew/Biblical origin).

Are James and Zebulon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zebulon is primarily a boy name.

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