James vs Kamil

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamil Rank #2,819

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2819 for Kamil.

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

Kamil ___

  • Kamil Hassan
  • Kamil Omar
  • Kamil Reza
  • Kamil Adrian
  • Kamil Jan
  • Kamil Andres

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamil

Rayan Yasmin Zara Lena Adnan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamil at #2819 in the United States.

What do James and Kamil mean?

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

Are James and Kamil boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kamil is primarily a boy name.

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