James vs Zymere

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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Zymere

Boy #3,284 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"renowned, famous"

Origin: American invented

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,284
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zy, Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zymere Rank #3,284

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3284 for Zymere.

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

Zymere ___

  • Zymere James
  • Zymere Xavier
  • Zymere Isaiah
  • Zymere Leon
  • Zymere Marcus
  • Zymere Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zymere

Zara Xavier Zion Amara Kaleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zymere more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zymere at #3284 in the United States.

What do James and Zymere mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zymere means "renowned, famous" (American invented origin).

Are James and Zymere boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zymere is primarily a boy name.

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