James vs Miloh

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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Miloh

Boy #3,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, merciful"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,697
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Miloh Rank #3,697

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3697 for Miloh.

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

Miloh ___

  • Miloh James
  • Miloh John
  • Miloh Lee
  • Miloh Alexander
  • Miloh Thomas
  • Miloh Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Miloh

Theo Leo Otis Cleo Arlo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Miloh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Miloh at #3697 in the United States.

What do James and Miloh mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Miloh means "gracious, merciful" (Slavic origin).

Are James and Miloh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Miloh is primarily a boy name.

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