James vs Jaycee

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
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Jaycee

Girl #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"variant of Jackie or Casey"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#879
Total SSA Count
306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
JC, Jay

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jaycee Rank #879

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #879 for Jaycee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Jaycee ___

  • Jaycee Lynn
  • Jaycee Marie
  • Jaycee Rose
  • Jaycee Ann
  • Jaycee Lee
  • Jaycee Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jaycee

Kayla Kylee Tyler Jordan Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jaycee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jaycee at #879 in the United States.

What do James and Jaycee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jaycee means "variant of Jackie or Casey" (American English origin).

Are James and Jaycee boy or girl names?

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

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