James vs Sholom

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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Sholom

Boy #2,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, wholeness, completeness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hebrew Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,711
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sholi, Sho

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sholom Rank #2,711

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2711 for Sholom.

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

Sholom ___

  • Sholom Aaron
  • Sholom David
  • Sholom Moshe
  • Sholom Yitzhak
  • Sholom Tzvi
  • Sholom Chaim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sholom

Devorah Rivka Yosef Menachem Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sholom more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sholom at #2711 in the United States.

What do James and Sholom mean?

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

Are James and Sholom boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sholom is primarily a boy name.

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