Camry vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camry

Girl #5,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown"

Origin: Japanese (kanmuri)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,387
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cam, Cami

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

Camry Rank #5,387
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5387 for Camry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Camry ___

  • Camry Grace
  • Camry Rose
  • Camry Lynn
  • Camry Anne
  • Camry Jo
  • Camry Lee

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Camry

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Camry at #5387 in the United States.

What do Camry and James mean?

Camry means "crown" (Japanese (kanmuri) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Camry and James boy or girl names?

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

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