James vs Shlomy

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
Shlomy Rank #43,400

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43400 for Shlomy.

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

Shlomy ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shlomy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shlomy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shlomy at #43400 in the United States.

What do James and Shlomy mean?

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

Are James and Shlomy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shlomy is primarily a boy name.

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