James vs Zebulun

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
Zebulun Rank #3,708

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3708 for Zebulun.

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

Zebulun ___

  • Zebulun James
  • Zebulun Samuel
  • Zebulun Eli
  • Zebulun Noah
  • Zebulun Caleb
  • Zebulun Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zebulun

Thaddeus Ezekiel Bartholomew Miriam Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zebulun more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zebulun at #3708 in the United States.

What do James and Zebulun mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zebulun means "gift, present (as in Leahs exclamation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Zebulun boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zebulun is primarily a boy name.

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