Jacey vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacey

Girl #2,226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hyacinth (flower)"

Origin: Greek (via Hyacinth)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,226
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jace, Jay

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

Jacey Rank #2,226
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2226 for Jacey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacey ___

  • Jacey Lynn
  • Jacey Marie
  • Jacey Grace
  • Jacey Lee
  • Jacey Rose
  • Jacey Nicole

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 Jacey

Kasey Lacey Macey Tracey Haley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jacey at #2226 in the United States.

What do Jacey and James mean?

Jacey means "hyacinth (flower)" (Greek (via Hyacinth) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacey and James boy or girl names?

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

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