Gracie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Gracie Rank #248
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #248 for Gracie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gracie ___

  • Gracie Mae
  • Gracie Rose
  • Gracie Anne
  • Gracie Pearl
  • Gracie Elizabeth
  • Gracie Jane

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 Gracie

Lucy Elsie Millie Archie Teddy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gracie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gracie at #248 in the United States.

What do Gracie and James mean?

Gracie means "grace, favor" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gracie and James boy or girl names?

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

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