James vs Nilo

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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Nilo

Boy #3,651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Old Irish via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Spanish Italian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,651
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nilo Rank #3,651

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3651 for Nilo.

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

Nilo ___

  • Nilo James
  • Nilo Alexander
  • Nilo River
  • Nilo Kai
  • Nilo Hugo
  • Nilo Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nilo

Milo Nico Leo Theo Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nilo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nilo at #3651 in the United States.

What do James and Nilo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nilo means "champion, cloud" (Old Irish via Finnish origin).

Are James and Nilo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nilo is primarily a boy name.

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