Carrick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carrick

Boy #15,400 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,400
Total SSA Count
7
Nicknames
Car, Carr, Carry

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Similar Names

Achraf Amy
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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

Carrick Rank #15,400
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15400 for Carrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carrick ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Carrick

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Carrick at #15400 in the United States.

What do Carrick and James mean?

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

Are Carrick and James boy or girl names?

Carrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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