James vs Roul

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

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Roul

Boy #42,651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous wolf"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Norman Medieval English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,651
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roul Rank #42,651

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42651 for Roul.

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

Roul ___

  • Roul Pierre
  • Roul Henri
  • Roul Jean
  • Roul Louis
  • Roul Marc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roul

Guy Hugh Blanche Margot Gilles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roul more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roul at #42651 in the United States.

What do James and Roul mean?

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

Are James and Roul boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Roul is primarily a boy name.

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