James vs Loxley

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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Loxley

Girl #4,356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing (Locc's meadow)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,356
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lox, Lexie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Loxley Rank #4,356

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4356 for Loxley.

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

Loxley ___

  • Loxley Rose
  • Loxley Jane
  • Loxley Grace
  • Loxley Kate
  • Loxley Anne
  • Loxley Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Loxley

Marian Robin Scarlett Archer Willoughby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Loxley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Loxley at #4356 in the United States.

What do James and Loxley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Loxley means "woodland clearing (Locc's meadow)" (Old English origin).

Are James and Loxley boy or girl names?

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

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