James vs Kamilo

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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Kamilo

Boy #3,681 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of the temple, noble acolyte"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,681
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kami, Milo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamilo Rank #3,681

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3681 for Kamilo.

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

Kamilo ___

  • Kamilo James
  • Kamilo Kai
  • Kamilo Luca
  • Kamilo Emmanuel
  • Kamilo Ray
  • Kamilo David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamilo

Koa Leilani Marco Dante Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamilo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamilo at #3681 in the United States.

What do James and Kamilo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kamilo means "servant of the temple, noble acolyte" (Latin origin).

Are James and Kamilo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kamilo is primarily a boy name.

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