James vs Shilo

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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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shilo Rank #1,670

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1670 for Shilo.

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

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shilo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do James and Shilo mean?

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

Are James and Shilo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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