James vs Mylon

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mylon Rank #6,604

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6604 for Mylon.

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

Mylon ___

  • Mylon James
  • Mylon Ray
  • Mylon Lee
  • Mylon Cole
  • Mylon Grant
  • Mylon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mylon

Ember Lena Finn Cora Owen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mylon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mylon at #6604 in the United States.

What do James and Mylon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mylon means "fragrant ointment" (Greek origin).

Are James and Mylon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mylon is primarily a boy name.

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