Carmello vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmello

Boy #2,393 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"garden, orchard of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,393
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mello, Mel, Carlo

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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

Carmello Rank #2,393
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2393 for Carmello.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmello ___

  • Carmello Anthony
  • Carmello James
  • Carmello Michael
  • Carmello Vincent
  • Carmello Louis
  • Carmello Marco

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 Carmello

Gianna Marco Lucia Dante Isabella

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmello or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Carmello at #2393 in the United States.

What do Carmello and James mean?

Carmello means "garden, orchard of God" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carmello and James boy or girl names?

Carmello is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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