James vs Zimri

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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Zimri

Boy #5,358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my music, my song"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,358
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zim, Zimm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zimri Rank #5,358

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5358 for Zimri.

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

Zimri ___

  • Zimri Elias
  • Zimri Benjamin
  • Zimri David
  • Zimri Asher
  • Zimri Levi
  • Zimri Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zimri

Tamar Ezra Shira Naomi Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zimri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zimri at #5358 in the United States.

What do James and Zimri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zimri means "my music, my song" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Zimri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zimri is primarily a boy name.

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