James vs Soloman

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

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Soloman

Boy #4,667 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, man of peace"

Origin: Hebrew shalom

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,667
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sol, Solly, Sal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Soloman Rank #4,667

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4667 for Soloman.

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

Soloman ___

  • Soloman James
  • Soloman David
  • Soloman Isaiah
  • Soloman Emmanuel
  • Soloman Nathaniel
  • Soloman Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Soloman

Ezra Elijah Cyrus Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Soloman more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Soloman at #4667 in the United States.

What do James and Soloman mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Soloman means "peaceful, man of peace" (Hebrew shalom origin).

Are James and Soloman boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Soloman is primarily a boy name.

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