Shalom vs Shilo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shalom

Boy #1,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, completeness, welfare"

Origin: Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Ethiopian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,723
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shalom Rank #1,723
Shilo Rank #1,670

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 vs #1723 for Shalom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shalom or Shilo more popular?

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 compared to Shalom at #1723 in the United States.

What do Shalom and Shilo mean?

Shalom means "peace, completeness, welfare" (Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shalom and Shilo boy or girl names?

Shalom is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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