James vs Milus

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

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Milus

Boy #38,451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier (from Latin miles) or gracious, dear (from Slavic milu)"

Origin: Latin / Slavic

Cultural Roots

Latin Medieval European Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,451
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil, Milo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Milus Rank #38,451

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38451 for Milus.

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

Milus ___

  • Milus Johann
  • Milus Anton
  • Milus Franz
  • Milus Ludwig
  • Milus Otto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Milus

Milos Milo Lukas Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Milus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Milus at #38451 in the United States.

What do James and Milus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Milus means "soldier (from Latin miles) or gracious, dear (from Slavic milu)" (Latin / Slavic origin).

Are James and Milus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Milus is primarily a boy name.

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