Jaice 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

Popularity Comparison

Jaice Rank #3,667
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3667 for Jaice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaice ___

  • Jaice Michael
  • Jaice Allen
  • Jaice Lee
  • Jaice William
  • Jaice Ryan
  • Jaice Cole

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 Jaice

Kaylee Brayden Layla Mason Rylee

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaice at #3667 in the United States.

What do Jaice and James mean?

Jaice means "healer" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jaice and James boy or girl names?

Jaice is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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