James vs Nox

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nox Rank #3,700

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3700 for Nox.

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

Nox ___

  • Nox James
  • Nox River
  • Nox Hunter
  • Nox Gray
  • Nox Lee
  • Nox Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nox

Luna Sol Orion Lyra Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nox more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nox at #3700 in the United States.

What do James and Nox mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nox means "night" (Latin origin).

Are James and Nox boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nox is primarily a boy name.

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