Camilla vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camilla

Girl #324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"free-born, noble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#324
Total SSA Count
951
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cami, Millie, Cam

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Camilla Rank #324
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #324 for Camilla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Camilla ___

  • Camilla Rose
  • Camilla Grace
  • Camilla Elise
  • Camilla Jane
  • Camilla Victoria

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 Camilla

Cecilia Beatrice Arabella Hugo Sebastian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camilla or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Camilla at #324 in the United States.

What do Camilla and James mean?

Camilla means "free-born, noble" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Camilla and James boy or girl names?

Camilla is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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