James vs Shlomo

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
Shlomo Rank #976

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #976 for Shlomo.

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

Shlomo ___

  • Shlomo David
  • Shlomo Aaron
  • Shlomo Joseph
  • Shlomo Yitzchak
  • Shlomo Moshe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shlomo

Rivka Miriam Devorah Moshe Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shlomo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shlomo at #976 in the United States.

What do James and Shlomo mean?

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

Are James and Shlomo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shlomo is primarily a boy name.

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