Carmelo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmelo

Boy #698 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"garden, vineyard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#698
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Melo, Carm, Carmie

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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

Carmelo Rank #698
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #698 for Carmelo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmelo ___

  • Carmelo Anthony
  • Carmelo Xavier
  • Carmelo David
  • Carmelo James
  • Carmelo Marco
  • Carmelo Giovanni

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 Carmelo

Rafael Santino Isabella Valentina Gianna

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmelo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Carmelo at #698 in the United States.

What do Carmelo and James mean?

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

Are Carmelo and James boy or girl names?

Carmelo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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