James vs Kacee

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

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Kacee

Boy #6,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"vigilant, watchful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,499
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kac, Kay, Kaie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kacee Rank #6,499

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6499 for Kacee.

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

Kacee ___

  • Kacee James
  • Kacee Lee
  • Kacee Michael
  • Kacee Thomas
  • Kacee Allen
  • Kacee Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kacee

Riley Jordan Quinn Parker Cameron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kacee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kacee at #6499 in the United States.

What do James and Kacee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kacee means "vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kacee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kacee is primarily a boy name.

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