Carlee vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlee

Girl #1,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, strong woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,685
Total SSA Count
121
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Car, Lee

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Carlee Rank #1,685
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1685 for Carlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlee ___

  • Carlee Ann
  • Carlee Jo
  • Carlee Mae
  • Carlee Grace
  • Carlee Jane
  • Carlee Lynn

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 Carlee

Hallie Lottie Millie Bentley Brady

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Carlee at #1685 in the United States.

What do Carlee and James mean?

Carlee means "free woman, strong woman" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carlee and James boy or girl names?

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

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