James vs Kacie

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

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Kacie

Girl #1,793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"vigilant, watchful in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,793
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kacie Rank #1,793

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1793 for Kacie.

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

Kacie ___

  • Kacie Marie
  • Kacie Ann
  • Kacie Lynn
  • Kacie Jo
  • Kacie Lee
  • Kacie Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kacie

Tyler Brady Logan Riley Hayley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kacie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kacie at #1793 in the United States.

What do James and Kacie mean?

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

Are James and Kacie boy or girl names?

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

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