Jace vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jace Rank #114

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #114 for Jace.

Is Jace or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Jace and James mean?

Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jace and James boy or girl names?

Jace is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.