James vs Pilar

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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Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Pilar Rank #3,452

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3452 for Pilar.

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

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pilar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pilar at #3452 in the United States.

What do James and Pilar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin).

Are James and Pilar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pilar is primarily a girl name.

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