James vs Shyloh

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
Shyloh Rank #3,474

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3474 for Shyloh.

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

Shyloh ___

  • Shyloh Grace
  • Shyloh Rose
  • Shyloh Marie
  • Shyloh Ann
  • Shyloh Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shyloh

Willow Sage River Rowan Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shyloh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shyloh at #3474 in the United States.

What do James and Shyloh mean?

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

Are James and Shyloh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shyloh is primarily a girl name.

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