James vs Zedekiah

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
Zedekiah Rank #3,791

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3791 for Zedekiah.

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

Zedekiah ___

  • Zedekiah James
  • Zedekiah Elijah
  • Zedekiah Samuel
  • Zedekiah Noah
  • Zedekiah Isaac
  • Zedekiah John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zedekiah

Ezekiel Josiah Malachi Obadiah Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zedekiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zedekiah at #3791 in the United States.

What do James and Zedekiah mean?

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

Are James and Zedekiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zedekiah is primarily a boy name.

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