James vs Rogue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rogue

Boy #4,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"independent wanderer, one who plays by their own rules"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,507
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rog, Roy, Roie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rogue Rank #4,507

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4507 for Rogue.

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

Rogue ___

  • Rogue James
  • Rogue Alexander
  • Rogue William
  • Rogue Hunter
  • Rogue River
  • Rogue Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rogue

Maverick Rebel Blaze Storm Ranger

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rogue more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rogue at #4507 in the United States.

What do James and Rogue mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rogue means "independent wanderer, one who plays by their own rules" (English origin).

Are James and Rogue boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rogue is primarily a boy name.

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