Camden vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camden

Boy #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"winding valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Camden Rank #193

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #193 for Camden.

Is Camden or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Camden at #193 in the United States.

What do Camden and James mean?

Camden means "winding valley" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Camden and James boy or girl names?

Camden is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.