James vs Lacie

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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Lacie

Girl #2,970 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lassy (Norman place name)"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,970
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lacie Rank #2,970

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2970 for Lacie.

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

Lacie ___

  • Lacie Marie
  • Lacie Ann
  • Lacie Jane
  • Lacie Rose
  • Lacie Belle
  • Lacie Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lacie

Gracie Sadie Callie Tate Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lacie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lacie at #2970 in the United States.

What do James and Lacie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lacie means "from Lassy (Norman place name)" (French origin).

Are James and Lacie boy or girl names?

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

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