James vs Shloma

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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Shloma

Boy #4,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, wholeness, completeness"

Origin: Hebrew via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Orthodox Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,110
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shlo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Shloma Rank #4,110

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4110 for Shloma.

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

Shloma ___

  • Shloma Mendel
  • Shloma Baruch
  • Shloma Tzvi
  • Shloma Yakov
  • Shloma Aaron
  • Shloma Natan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shloma

Mendel Yakov Rifka Chana Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shloma more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shloma at #4110 in the United States.

What do James and Shloma mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shloma means "peace, wholeness, completeness" (Hebrew via Yiddish origin).

Are James and Shloma boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shloma is primarily a boy name.

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