Amilcar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amilcar

Boy #4,618 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace of Melqart (Carthaginian god)"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

Carthaginian North African Portuguese Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,618
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ami, Mil

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amilcar Rank #4,618
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4618 for Amilcar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amilcar ___

  • Amilcar Rafael
  • Amilcar José
  • Amilcar Luis
  • Amilcar Carlos
  • Amilcar Antonio
  • Amilcar Fernando

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amilcar

Hannibal Rafael Amara Camila Dido

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amilcar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amilcar at #4618 in the United States.

What do Amilcar and James mean?

Amilcar means "grace of Melqart (Carthaginian god)" (Phoenician origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amilcar and James boy or girl names?

Amilcar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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