Carlisle 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

Carlisle Rank #3,294
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3294 for Carlisle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlisle ___

  • Carlisle James
  • Carlisle Edward
  • Carlisle Henry
  • Carlisle Thomas
  • Carlisle Alexander
  • Carlisle Reid

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 Carlisle

Emmett Edward Eleanor Rosalie Jasper

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlisle or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Carlisle at #3294 in the United States.

What do Carlisle and James mean?

Carlisle means "fort at Luguvalium" (Brythonic Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carlisle and James boy or girl names?

Carlisle is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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