Fox vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Fox Rank #1,113
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1113 for Fox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fox ___

  • Fox James
  • Fox William
  • Fox Henry
  • Fox River
  • Fox Cole
  • Fox Elliot

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 Fox

Bear Wren Scout Finn Sage

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Fox and James mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fox and James boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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