James vs Sylas

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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Sylas

Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#488
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sy, Si

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sylas Rank #488

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #488 for Sylas.

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

Sylas ___

  • Sylas James
  • Sylas Cole
  • Sylas Reed
  • Sylas Grey
  • Sylas John
  • Sylas Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sylas

Isla Rowan Hazel Callum Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sylas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sylas at #488 in the United States.

What do James and Sylas mean?

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

Are James and Sylas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.

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