James vs Kamp

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
Kamp Rank #5,612

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5612 for Kamp.

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

Kamp ___

  • Kamp James
  • Kamp Lee
  • Kamp Alexander
  • Kamp William
  • Kamp David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamp

Bram Sven Wren Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamp more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamp at #5612 in the United States.

What do James and Kamp mean?

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

Are James and Kamp boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kamp is primarily a boy name.

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