Ilian vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilian

Boy #3,379 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ilium, ancient Troy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Romanian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,379
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ian

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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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Popularity Comparison

Ilian Rank #3,379
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3379 for Ilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilian ___

  • Ilian James
  • Ilian Alexander
  • Ilian Sebastian
  • Ilian Thomas
  • Ilian Anthony

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilian

Dorian Julian Celeste Adriana Cassian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilian or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilian at #3379 in the United States.

What do Ilian and James mean?

Ilian means "from Ilium, ancient Troy" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilian and James boy or girl names?

Ilian is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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