Carmine vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmine

Boy #1,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, poem"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Italian-American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,099
Total SSA Count
196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carmy, Car

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

Carmine Rank #1,099
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1099 for Carmine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmine ___

  • Carmine Anthony
  • Carmine Joseph
  • Carmine Michael
  • Carmine Salvatore
  • Carmine Rocco
  • Carmine Dominic

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 Carmine

Vincenzo Giuseppina Rocco Lucia Enzo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmine or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Carmine at #1099 in the United States.

What do Carmine and James mean?

Carmine means "song, poem" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carmine and James boy or girl names?

Carmine is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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