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James vs Jace

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
3,113
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jace Rank #114

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jace more popular?

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

What do James and Jace mean?

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

Are James and Jace boy or girl names?

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

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