James vs Roxanna

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roxanna Rank #3,311

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3311 for Roxanna.

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

Roxanna ___

  • Roxanna Marie
  • Roxanna Lynn
  • Roxanna Grace
  • Roxanna Jane
  • Roxanna Claire
  • Roxanna Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roxanna

Maximus Julian Cassandra Valentina Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roxanna more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roxanna at #3311 in the United States.

What do James and Roxanna mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Roxanna means "bright star" (Persian origin).

Are James and Roxanna boy or girl names?

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

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