James vs Karol

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

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Karol

Girl #3,757 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Slovak Czech Hungarian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,757
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karo, Karola

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Karol Rank #3,757

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3757 for Karol.

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

Karol ___

  • Karol Ania
  • Karol Zofia
  • Karol Maria
  • Karol Aleksandra
  • Karol Natalia
  • Karol Jadwiga

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karol

Zofia Agnieszka Marek Piotr Tomasz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karol more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karol at #3757 in the United States.

What do James and Karol mean?

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

Are James and Karol boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Karol is primarily a girl name.

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