Carmela vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmela

Girl #1,159 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"garden, vineyard, orchard"

Origin: Hebrew Karmel

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Italian-American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carmel, Carm, Mela

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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

Carmela Rank #1,159
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1159 for Carmela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmela ___

  • Carmela Rosa
  • Carmela Lucia
  • Carmela Grazia
  • Carmela Sofia
  • Carmela Bianca
  • Carmela Valentina

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 Carmela

Rosaria Concetta Salvatore Vito Filomena

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmela or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Carmela at #1159 in the United States.

What do Carmela and James mean?

Carmela means "garden, vineyard, orchard" (Hebrew Karmel origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carmela and James boy or girl names?

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

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