James vs Miklo

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

Miklo

Boy #2,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Croatian Slavic Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,620
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mik, Milo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Miklo Rank #2,620

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2620 for Miklo.

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

Miklo ___

  • Miklo Ivan
  • Miklo Stefan
  • Miklo Luca
  • Miklo Anton
  • Miklo Franz
  • Miklo Sasha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Miklo

Zoran Dragan Maja Ivana Luka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Miklo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Miklo at #2620 in the United States.

What do James and Miklo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Miklo means "who is like God" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are James and Miklo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Miklo is primarily a boy name.

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