James vs Wilmont

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
Wilmont Rank #11,241

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11241 for Wilmont.

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

Wilmont ___

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 Wilmont

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilmont more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilmont at #11241 in the United States.

What do James and Wilmont mean?

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

Are James and Wilmont boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilmont is primarily a boy name.

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