James vs Rexie

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
Rexie Rank #35,317

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35317 for Rexie.

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

Rexie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rexie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rexie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rexie at #35317 in the United States.

What do James and Rexie mean?

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

Are James and Rexie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rexie is primarily a boy name.

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