James vs Salome

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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Salome

Girl #955 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, peaceful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Georgian Spanish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#955
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sal, Salo, Lome

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Salome Rank #955

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #955 for Salome.

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

Salome ___

  • Salome Grace
  • Salome Rose
  • Salome Marie
  • Salome Eve
  • Salome Jade
  • Salome Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Salome

Miriam Esther Tobias Ezra Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Salome more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Salome at #955 in the United States.

What do James and Salome mean?

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

Are James and Salome boy or girl names?

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

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