James vs Salamon

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
Salamon Rank #20,850

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20850 for Salamon.

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

Salamon ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Salamon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Salamon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Salamon at #20850 in the United States.

What do James and Salamon mean?

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

Are James and Salamon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Salamon is primarily a boy name.

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