Camillo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camillo

Boy #5,476 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"young ceremonial attendant, acolyte"

Origin: Etruscan-Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,476
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cami, Millo, Cam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Camillo Rank #5,476
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5476 for Camillo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Camillo ___

  • Camillo Alejandro
  • Camillo Francisco
  • Camillo Lorenzo
  • Camillo Rafael
  • Camillo Antonio
  • Camillo Giovanni

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 Camillo

Lorenzo Matteo Valentina Isabella Emilio

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camillo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Camillo at #5476 in the United States.

What do Camillo and James mean?

Camillo means "young ceremonial attendant, acolyte" (Etruscan-Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Camillo and James boy or girl names?

Camillo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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