Campbell vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Campbell

Boy #924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked mouth, wry-mouthed"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#924
Total SSA Count
251
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cam, Camp

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

Campbell Rank #924
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #924 for Campbell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Campbell ___

  • Campbell James
  • Campbell Reid
  • Campbell Scott
  • Campbell Fraser
  • Campbell Duncan
  • Campbell Keith

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 Campbell

Fraser Douglas MacKenzie Sutherland Cameron

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Campbell or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Campbell at #924 in the United States.

What do Campbell and James mean?

Campbell means "crooked mouth, wry-mouthed" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Campbell and James boy or girl names?

Campbell is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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