Camilo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camilo

Boy #528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"attendant at religious ceremonies"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese Colombian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cami, Milo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Camilo Rank #528
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #528 for Camilo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Camilo ___

  • Camilo Andres
  • Camilo Luis
  • Camilo Antonio
  • Camilo Santiago
  • Camilo Rafael
  • Camilo Alejandro

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 Camilo

Valentina Isabella Sebastian Mateo Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camilo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Camilo at #528 in the United States.

What do Camilo and James mean?

Camilo means "attendant at religious ceremonies" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Camilo and James boy or girl names?

Camilo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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