James vs Roxy

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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Roxy

Girl #3,170 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, bright star"

Origin: Persian Roshanak

Cultural Roots

American British Persian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,170
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roxy Rank #3,170

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3170 for Roxy.

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

Roxy ___

  • Roxy Grace
  • Roxy Marie
  • Roxy Lee
  • Roxy Jade
  • Roxy Ann
  • Roxy Monroe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roxy

Chloe Mia Zara Max Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roxy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roxy at #3170 in the United States.

What do James and Roxy mean?

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

Are James and Roxy boy or girl names?

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

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