James vs Lacy

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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Lacy

Girl #3,014 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lassy, Norman place name"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,014
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lacy Rank #3,014

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3014 for Lacy.

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

Lacy ___

  • Lacy Anne
  • Lacy Marie
  • Lacy Dawn
  • Lacy Belle
  • Lacy Jo
  • Lacy Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lacy

Dusty Travis Waylon Callie Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lacy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lacy at #3014 in the United States.

What do James and Lacy mean?

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

Are James and Lacy boy or girl names?

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

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