Acre vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Acre

Boy #4,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"open field, cultivated land"

Origin: Old English aecer

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,557
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
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

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Popularity Comparison

Acre Rank #4,557
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4557 for Acre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Acre ___

  • Acre James
  • Acre Cole
  • Acre Reid
  • Acre River
  • Acre Stone
  • Acre Grey

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Acre

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acre or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Acre at #4557 in the United States.

What do Acre and James mean?

Acre means "open field, cultivated land" (Old English aecer origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Acre and James boy or girl names?

Acre is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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