James vs Karlo

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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Karlo

Boy #3,433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic Karl

Cultural Roots

Croatian Slovenian Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,433
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karl, Car

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Karlo Rank #3,433

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3433 for Karlo.

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

Karlo ___

  • Karlo Antonio
  • Karlo Luca
  • Karlo Emilio
  • Karlo Marko
  • Karlo Ivan
  • Karlo Josip

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karlo

Luka Mateo Ana Petra Tomislav

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karlo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karlo at #3433 in the United States.

What do James and Karlo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Karlo means "free man" (Germanic Karl origin).

Are James and Karlo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Karlo is primarily a boy name.

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