Jacere vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacere

Boy #5,672 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to throw forth (Latin jacere)"

Origin: Latin jacere

Cultural Roots

African-American Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,672
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jace, Jay

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jacere Rank #5,672
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5672 for Jacere.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacere ___

  • Jacere James
  • Jacere Cole
  • Jacere Lee
  • Jacere Elijah
  • Jacere Marcus
  • Jacere David

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 Jacere

Jaxon Amari Kamari Semaj Kaleah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacere or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jacere at #5672 in the United States.

What do Jacere and James mean?

Jacere means "to throw forth (Latin jacere)" (Latin jacere origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacere and James boy or girl names?

Jacere is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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