James vs Karmello

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
Karmello Rank #2,740

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2740 for Karmello.

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

Karmello ___

  • Karmello Anthony
  • Karmello James
  • Karmello Darius
  • Karmello Xavier
  • Karmello Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karmello

Carmelo Darius Melo Briella Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karmello more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karmello at #2740 in the United States.

What do James and Karmello mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Karmello means "garden of God, orchard" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Karmello boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Karmello is primarily a boy name.

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