James vs Zeo

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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Zeo

Boy #6,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, living"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Modern American Greek Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,584
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Z

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zeo Rank #6,584

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6584 for Zeo.

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

Zeo ___

  • Zeo James
  • Zeo Cole
  • Zeo Max
  • Zeo Alexander
  • Zeo Finn
  • Zeo Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zeo

Leo Theo Nova Zara Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zeo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zeo at #6584 in the United States.

What do James and Zeo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zeo means "life, living" (Greek origin).

Are James and Zeo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zeo is primarily a boy name.

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