Carlito vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlito

Boy #5,638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little free man, dear little Charles"

Origin: Spanish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,638
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carl, Carli, Lito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Carlito Rank #5,638
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5638 for Carlito.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlito ___

  • Carlito Miguel
  • Carlito Antonio
  • Carlito Rey
  • Carlito Cruz
  • Carlito Javier
  • Carlito Eduardo

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 Carlito

Mateo Emiliano Isabella Valentina Lucia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlito or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Carlito at #5638 in the United States.

What do Carlito and James mean?

Carlito means "little free man, dear little Charles" (Spanish/Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carlito and James boy or girl names?

Carlito is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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