James vs Knoxx

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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Knoxx

Boy #2,305 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill, hillock"

Origin: Scottish/Old English

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,305
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Knox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Knoxx Rank #2,305

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2305 for Knoxx.

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

Knoxx ___

  • Knoxx James
  • Knoxx Lee
  • Knoxx River
  • Knoxx Cole
  • Knoxx Grey
  • Knoxx Wilder

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Knoxx

Axel Maverick Jett Remi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Knoxx more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Knoxx at #2305 in the United States.

What do James and Knoxx mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Knoxx means "round hill, hillock" (Scottish/Old English origin).

Are James and Knoxx boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Knoxx is primarily a boy name.

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