James vs Kaci

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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Kaci

Girl #2,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, watchful in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,070
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaci Rank #2,070

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2070 for Kaci.

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

Kaci ___

  • Kaci Lynn
  • Kaci Marie
  • Kaci Ann
  • Kaci Grace
  • Kaci Nicole
  • Kaci Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaci

Brady Tatum Riley Dylan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaci more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaci at #2070 in the United States.

What do James and Kaci mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaci means "alert, watchful in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kaci boy or girl names?

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

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