James vs Nylo

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
Nylo Rank #2,833

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2833 for Nylo.

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

Nylo ___

  • Nylo James
  • Nylo Cole
  • Nylo Reid
  • Nylo Gray
  • Nylo Lane
  • Nylo Beau

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nylo

Kylo Milo Zane Jax Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nylo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nylo at #2833 in the United States.

What do James and Nylo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nylo means "invented modern name" (American origin).

Are James and Nylo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nylo is primarily a boy name.

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