James vs Roxana

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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Roxana

Girl #2,083 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, luminous"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Spanish French Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,083
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roxana Rank #2,083

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2083 for Roxana.

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

Roxana ___

  • Roxana Marie
  • Roxana Elena
  • Roxana Grace
  • Roxana Isabelle
  • Roxana Claire
  • Roxana Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roxana

Darius Cyrus Alexander Cassandra Leander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roxana more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roxana at #2083 in the United States.

What do James and Roxana mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Roxana means "bright, luminous" (Old Persian origin).

Are James and Roxana boy or girl names?

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

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