James vs Shalim

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
Shalim Rank #16,897

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16897 for Shalim.

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

Shalim ___

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 Shalim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shalim more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shalim at #16897 in the United States.

What do James and Shalim mean?

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

Are James and Shalim boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shalim is primarily a boy name.

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