Cari vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cari

Girl #5,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, to love"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scandinavian Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,939
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Care, Ri

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

Cari Rank #5,939
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5939 for Cari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cari ___

  • Cari Ann
  • Cari Lynn
  • Cari Mae
  • Cari Jo
  • Cari Beth
  • Cari Grace

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 Cari

Liam Owen Mara Nora Evan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cari or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cari at #5939 in the United States.

What do Cari and James mean?

Cari means "beloved, to love" (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cari and James boy or girl names?

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

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