James vs Tilon

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

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Lincoln Christopher Julian Giovanni

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Tilon

Boy #43,140 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43,140
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Til, Tiy, Tiie

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Tilon Rank #43,140

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43140 for Tilon.

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

Tilon ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tilon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tilon at #43140 in the United States.

What do James and Tilon mean?

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

Are James and Tilon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tilon is primarily a boy name.

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