James vs Kamarri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Kamarri

Boy #6,564 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moonlit, bright moon"

Origin: Arabic via American

Cultural Roots

American African-American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,564
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam, Kama, Mari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamarri Rank #6,564

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6564 for Kamarri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Kamarri ___

  • Kamarri James
  • Kamarri Lee
  • Kamarri Wayne
  • Kamarri Deon
  • Kamarri Andre
  • Kamarri Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamarri

Zaire Omari Amara Kamari Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamarri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamarri at #6564 in the United States.

What do James and Kamarri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kamarri means "moonlit, bright moon" (Arabic via American origin).

Are James and Kamarri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kamarri is primarily a boy name.

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