Ace vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ace Rank #165

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #165 for Ace.

Is Ace or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ace at #165 in the United States.

What do Ace and James mean?

Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ace and James boy or girl names?

Ace is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.