James vs Shalom

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

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Shalom

Boy #1,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, completeness, welfare"

Origin: Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Ethiopian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,723
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shali, Lomi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shalom Rank #1,723

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1723 for Shalom.

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

Shalom ___

  • Shalom Moshe
  • Shalom David
  • Shalom Yonatan
  • Shalom Eliezer
  • Shalom Avi
  • Shalom Tzvi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shalom

Noam Tov Simcha Revital Liora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shalom more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shalom at #1723 in the United States.

What do James and Shalom mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shalom means "peace, completeness, welfare" (Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem origin).

Are James and Shalom boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shalom is primarily a boy name.

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