James vs Karlos

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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Karlos

Boy #4,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,821
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karl, Karlo, Los

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Karlos Rank #4,821

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4821 for Karlos.

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

Karlos ___

  • Karlos Andres
  • Karlos Miguel
  • Karlos Antonio
  • Karlos Luis
  • Karlos Eduardo
  • Karlos Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karlos

Diego Alejandro Sofia Isabella Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karlos more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karlos at #4821 in the United States.

What do James and Karlos mean?

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

Are James and Karlos boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Karlos is primarily a boy name.

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