James vs Moxon

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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Moxon

Boy #5,394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Magg (pet form of Margaret)"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,394
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Moxon Rank #5,394

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5394 for Moxon.

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

Moxon ___

  • Moxon James
  • Moxon William
  • Moxon Henry
  • Moxon Arthur
  • Moxon George
  • Moxon Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Moxon

Harriet Barnaby Cordelia Fletcher Millicent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Moxon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Moxon at #5394 in the United States.

What do James and Moxon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Moxon means "son of Magg (pet form of Margaret)" (Middle English origin).

Are James and Moxon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Moxon is primarily a boy name.

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