Jacie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacie

Girl #3,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holder of the heel, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,058
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jacie Rank #3,058
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3058 for Jacie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacie ___

  • Jacie Marie
  • Jacie Lynn
  • Jacie Ann
  • Jacie Rose
  • Jacie Nicole
  • Jacie Elizabeth

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 Jacie

Brady Callie Corey Stacy Tyler

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jacie at #3058 in the United States.

What do Jacie and James mean?

Jacie means "holder of the heel, supplanter" (Hebrew via English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacie and James boy or girl names?

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

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