Camp vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camp

Boy #5,473 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"field, plain (Latin campus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,473
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Camp Rank #5,473
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5473 for Camp.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Camp ___

  • Camp James
  • Camp Lee
  • Camp Dean
  • Camp Dale
  • Camp Ray
  • Camp Scott

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 Camp

Brooks Wade Hayes Ridge Ford

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camp or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Camp at #5473 in the United States.

What do Camp and James mean?

Camp means "field, plain (Latin campus)" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Camp and James boy or girl names?

Camp is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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