Pharaoh vs Shilo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pha, Ro

Playground Safety Score

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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Pharaoh Rank #1,760
Shilo Rank #1,670

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pharaoh ___

  • Pharaoh Amun
  • Pharaoh Osiris
  • Pharaoh James
  • Pharaoh Marcus
  • Pharaoh King
  • Pharaoh Solomon

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Pharaoh

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If you choose Shilo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pharaoh or Shilo more popular?

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Shilo mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pharaoh and Shilo boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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