Carissa vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Carissa Rank #3,462
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3462 for Carissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carissa ___

  • Carissa Anne
  • Carissa Marie
  • Carissa Nicole
  • Carissa Grace
  • Carissa Lynn
  • Carissa Renee

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 Carissa

Marissa Clarissa Melissa Sebastian Elias

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carissa or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Carissa at #3462 in the United States.

What do Carissa and James mean?

Carissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carissa and James boy or girl names?

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

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