James vs Macey

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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Macey

Girl #1,417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy (Norman town)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Macey Rank #1,417

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1417 for Macey.

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

Macey ___

  • Macey Grace
  • Macey Rose
  • Macey Elizabeth
  • Macey Nicole
  • Macey Ann
  • Macey Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Macey

Lacey Kasey Hadley Bailey Paisley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Macey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Macey at #1417 in the United States.

What do James and Macey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Macey means "from Massy (Norman town)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are James and Macey boy or girl names?

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

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