James vs Salomon

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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Salomon

Boy #1,855 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, peaceful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Spanish French German Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,855
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sal, Sol, Salo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Salomon Rank #1,855

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1855 for Salomon.

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

Salomon ___

  • Salomon James
  • Salomon David
  • Salomon Rafael
  • Salomon Emmanuel
  • Salomon Pierre
  • Salomon Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Salomon

Miriam Esther Abraham Isaac Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Salomon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Salomon at #1855 in the United States.

What do James and Salomon mean?

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

Are James and Salomon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Salomon is primarily a boy name.

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