James vs Xylas

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
Xylas Rank #6,433

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6433 for Xylas.

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

Xylas ___

  • Xylas James
  • Xylas Cole
  • Xylas Reed
  • Xylas Thomas
  • Xylas Lee
  • Xylas Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Xylas

Silas Knox Lyra Rylan Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Xylas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xylas at #6433 in the United States.

What do James and Xylas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Xylas means "of the forest, from the wood" (Greek origin).

Are James and Xylas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xylas is primarily a boy name.

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