James vs Zeke

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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Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zeke Rank #732

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #732 for Zeke.

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

Zeke ___

  • Zeke James
  • Zeke Thomas
  • Zeke Aaron
  • Zeke David
  • Zeke Cole
  • Zeke River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zeke

Eli Asher Silas Ezra Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zeke more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zeke at #732 in the United States.

What do James and Zeke mean?

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

Are James and Zeke boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.

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