James vs Roi

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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Roi

Boy #3,648 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my friend, my companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,648
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roi Rank #3,648

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3648 for Roi.

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

Roi ___

  • Roi David
  • Roi Ezra
  • Roi Ben
  • Roi Ilan
  • Roi Lior
  • Roi Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roi

Ilan Lior Noa Tamar Yael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roi at #3648 in the United States.

What do James and Roi mean?

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

Are James and Roi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Roi is primarily a boy name.

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