James vs Roxie

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

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Roxie

Girl #3,267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, bright star"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

American English Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,267
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roxie Rank #3,267

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3267 for Roxie.

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

Roxie ___

  • Roxie Marie
  • Roxie Jane
  • Roxie Lee
  • Roxie Anne
  • Roxie Belle
  • Roxie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roxie

Violet Pearl Jasper Rex Delia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roxie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roxie at #3267 in the United States.

What do James and Roxie mean?

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

Are James and Roxie boy or girl names?

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

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