Croix vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Croix

Boy #2,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, the cross of Christ"

Origin: French via Latin

Cultural Roots

French French Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,561
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cro, Cry, Crie

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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

Croix Rank #2,561
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2561 for Croix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Croix ___

  • Croix James
  • Croix Louis
  • Croix Henri
  • Croix Alexander
  • Croix Emmanuel
  • Croix David

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Croix

Cruz Blaise Xavier Felix Remy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Croix or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Croix at #2561 in the United States.

What do Croix and James mean?

Croix means "cross, the cross of Christ" (French via Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Croix and James boy or girl names?

Croix is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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