Dace vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dace

Boy #5,742 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Baltic traditional name, possibly related to David meaning beloved"

Origin: Latvian

Cultural Roots

Latvian Baltic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,742
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dac

Playground Safety Score

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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

Dace Rank #5,742
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5742 for Dace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dace ___

  • Dace James
  • Dace John
  • Dace Erik
  • Dace Karl
  • Dace Leon

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 Dace

Janis Marta Anita Andris Ruta

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dace or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dace at #5742 in the United States.

What do Dace and James mean?

Dace means "Baltic traditional name, possibly related to David meaning beloved" (Latvian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dace and James boy or girl names?

Dace is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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