James vs Shalon

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

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Shalon

Boy #29,665 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #29,665
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Sha, Shal, Shaly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Shalon Rank #29,665

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29665 for Shalon.

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

Shalon ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shalon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shalon at #29665 in the United States.

What do James and Shalon mean?

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

Are James and Shalon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shalon is primarily a boy name.

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