Jace vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
3,113
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
J

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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

Jace Rank #114
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #114 for Jace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jace ___

  • Jace Alexander
  • Jace Michael
  • Jace William
  • Jace Thomas
  • Jace Owen
  • Jace Lee

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 Jace

Liam Caleb Mason Ava Lily

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jace or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Jace and James mean?

Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jace and James boy or girl names?

Jace is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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