James vs Rose

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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Rose

Girl #115 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"type of red or pink flowering plant"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Italian German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#115
Total SSA Count
2,376
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rosie, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rose Rank #115

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #115 for Rose.

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

Rose ___

  • Rose Marie
  • Rose Eleanor
  • Rose Beatrice
  • Rose Josephine
  • Rose Amelia
  • Rose Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rose

Violet Lily George Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rose more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rose at #115 in the United States.

What do James and Rose mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rose means "type of red or pink flowering plant" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Rose boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rose is primarily a girl name.

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