James vs Xylon

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
Xylon Rank #4,842

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4842 for Xylon.

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

Xylon ___

  • Xylon James
  • Xylon River
  • Xylon Stone
  • Xylon Sage
  • Xylon Forest
  • Xylon Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Xylon

Phoenix Zephyr River Sage Juniper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Xylon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xylon at #4842 in the United States.

What do James and Xylon mean?

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

Are James and Xylon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xylon is primarily a boy name.

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