James vs Roxanne

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
Roxanne Rank #1,274

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1274 for Roxanne.

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

Roxanne ___

  • Roxanne Marie
  • Roxanne Lynn
  • Roxanne Grace
  • Roxanne June
  • Roxanne Claire
  • Roxanne Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roxanne

Celeste Vivienne Margot Hugo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roxanne more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roxanne at #1274 in the United States.

What do James and Roxanne mean?

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

Are James and Roxanne boy or girl names?

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

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