James vs Shulem

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
Shulem Rank #2,012

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2012 for Shulem.

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

Shulem ___

  • Shulem Aaron
  • Shulem David
  • Shulem Moshe
  • Shulem Elazar
  • Shulem Yakov
  • Shulem Berish

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shulem

Mendel Yosef Rivka Gittel Peretz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shulem more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shulem at #2012 in the United States.

What do James and Shulem mean?

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

Are James and Shulem boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shulem is primarily a boy name.

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