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Ophir vs Shiloh

Which is more popular?
Shiloh is more popular than Ophir today: about 1,098 US babies were given the name Shiloh in 2025, compared with 0 named Ophir.
OphirShiloh
Meaning gold (land of gold) tranquil, place of rest (disputed)
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation OH-feer SHY-loh
Syllables 2 2
First appeared01969
Peak year2007 (6)2024 (1,222)
In 202501,098
TrendDecliningNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ophir Shiloh
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeOphirShiloh
2020s 0 5,824
2010s 0 5,057
2000s 6 2,082
1990s 5 852
1980s 0 650
1970s 5 647
1960s 0 5

What does Ophir mean?

Biblical place name (אוֹפִיר) for a region famed as a source of fine gold; popularly glossed 'gold' as a given name. Flagged: the Hebrew root itself is of uncertain derivation, so 'gold' derives from the place's reputation for gold rather than a literal word for the metal — it is a place name / 'gold-rich' byname.

What does Shiloh mean?

Etymology unsettled. Most often read 'tranquil, peaceful, place of rest,' linked to the sanctuary town Shiloh and a root sh-l-h. The cryptic term in Genesis 49:10 is alternatively read shelo, 'he whose it is' (taken messianically). The popular gloss 'his gift' is not well supported. Hedge as disputed; used for both sexes in modern practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ophir or Shiloh more popular?

Shiloh is more popular than Ophir today: about 1,098 US babies were given the name Shiloh in 2025, compared with 0 named Ophir.

What is the difference between Ophir and Shiloh?

Ophir means gold (land of gold) (hebrew origin), while Shiloh means tranquil, place of rest (disputed) (hebrew origin).

Which name is older, Ophir or Shiloh?

In US records, Ophir first appears in 0 and Shiloh in 1969, so Ophir has the longer recorded history.