James vs Roxas

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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Roxas

Boy #5,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red (from Spanish rojas)"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Filipino Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,656
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roxas Rank #5,656

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5656 for Roxas.

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

Roxas ___

  • Roxas Miguel
  • Roxas Jose
  • Roxas Carlos
  • Roxas Antonio
  • Roxas Luis
  • Roxas James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roxas

Axel Nova Zara Cruz Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roxas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roxas at #5656 in the United States.

What do James and Roxas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Roxas means "red (from Spanish rojas)" (Spanish origin).

Are James and Roxas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Roxas is primarily a boy name.

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