James vs Mylo

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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Mylo

Boy #643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, gentle"

Origin: Old High German (mild)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#643
Total SSA Count
434
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mylo Rank #643

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #643 for Mylo.

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

Mylo ___

  • Mylo James
  • Mylo Lee
  • Mylo River
  • Mylo Cole
  • Mylo Bear
  • Mylo Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mylo

Olive Felix Pip Daisy Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mylo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mylo at #643 in the United States.

What do James and Mylo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mylo means "merciful, gentle" (Old High German (mild) origin).

Are James and Mylo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mylo is primarily a boy name.

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