James vs Lacey

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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Lacey

Girl #747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the town of Lassy in Normandy"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#747
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lacey Rank #747

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #747 for Lacey.

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

Lacey ___

  • Lacey Jane
  • Lacey Marie
  • Lacey Ann
  • Lacey Elizabeth
  • Lacey Rose
  • Lacey Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lacey

Stacy Casey Darcy Tracey Holly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lacey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lacey at #747 in the United States.

What do James and Lacey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lacey means "from the town of Lassy in Normandy" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are James and Lacey boy or girl names?

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

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