James vs Silvano

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
Silvano Rank #6,482

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6482 for Silvano.

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

Silvano ___

  • Silvano Antonio
  • Silvano Marco
  • Silvano Luca
  • Silvano Giovanni
  • Silvano Rafael
  • Silvano Matteo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Silvano

Lorenzo Matteo Giulia Isabella Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Silvano more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Silvano at #6482 in the United States.

What do James and Silvano mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Silvano means "of the woods, forest dweller" (Latin origin).

Are James and Silvano boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Silvano is primarily a boy name.

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