James vs Solomon

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
Solomon Rank #418

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #418 for Solomon.

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

Solomon ___

  • Solomon James
  • Solomon Ezra
  • Solomon Elijah
  • Solomon Tobias
  • Solomon Nathaniel
  • Solomon Wise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Solomon

Ezra Elijah Naomi Miriam Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Solomon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Solomon at #418 in the United States.

What do James and Solomon mean?

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

Are James and Solomon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Solomon is primarily a boy name.

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