James vs Rexford

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
Rexford Rank #5,175

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5175 for Rexford.

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

Rexford ___

  • Rexford James
  • Rexford William
  • Rexford Thomas
  • Rexford Alexander
  • Rexford Lee
  • Rexford Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rexford

Radford Bradford Clifford Augusta Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rexford more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rexford at #5175 in the United States.

What do James and Rexford mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rexford means "king's ford" (Old English origin).

Are James and Rexford boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rexford is primarily a boy name.

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