James vs Sylvanus

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
Sylvanus Rank #12,993

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12993 for Sylvanus.

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

Sylvanus ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sylvanus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sylvanus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sylvanus at #12993 in the United States.

What do James and Sylvanus mean?

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

Are James and Sylvanus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sylvanus is primarily a boy name.

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