Grace vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

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

Grace Rank #40
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40 for Grace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

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 Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grace or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Grace at #40 in the United States.

What do Grace and James mean?

Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grace and James boy or girl names?

Grace is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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