Acer vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Acer

Boy #5,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sharp, keen, pointed"

Origin: Latin adjective

Cultural Roots

English Latin Modern Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,726
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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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

Acer Rank #5,726
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5726 for Acer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Acer ___

  • Acer James
  • Acer Cole
  • Acer Reid
  • Acer Blaine
  • Acer Flynn
  • Acer Wade

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Acer

Ace Aiden Asher Archer Axel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acer or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Acer at #5726 in the United States.

What do Acer and James mean?

Acer means "sharp, keen, pointed" (Latin adjective origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Acer and James boy or girl names?

Acer is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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