Ace vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
2,203
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ace Rank #165
James Rank #5

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ace ___

  • Ace James
  • Ace William
  • Ace Thomas
  • Ace Michael
  • Ace Henry
  • Ace Robert

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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