James vs Kacey

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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Kacey

Boy #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,045
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace, KC

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kacey Rank #1,045

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1045 for Kacey.

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

Kacey ___

  • Kacey James
  • Kacey Lee
  • Kacey Allen
  • Kacey Thomas
  • Kacey Ryan
  • Kacey Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kacey

Jordan Riley Logan Skyler Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kacey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kacey at #1045 in the United States.

What do James and Kacey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kacey means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kacey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kacey is primarily a boy name.

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