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Shiloh vs Ophir

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.
ShilohOphir
Meaning tranquil, place of rest (disputed) gold (land of gold)
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation SHY-loh OH-feer
Syllables 2 2
First appeared19690
Peak year2024 (1,222)2007 (6)
In 20251,0980
TrendNear its peakDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Shiloh Ophir
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiloh or Ophir 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 Shiloh and Ophir?

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

Which name is older, Shiloh or Ophir?

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