James vs Macy

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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Macy

Girl #663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy, Normandy"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#663
Total SSA Count
440
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Macy Rank #663

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #663 for Macy.

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

Macy ___

  • Macy Jane
  • Macy Claire
  • Macy Elizabeth
  • Macy Grace
  • Macy Anne
  • Macy Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Macy

Lucy Lily Ella Owen Jack

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Macy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Macy at #663 in the United States.

What do James and Macy mean?

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

Are James and Macy boy or girl names?

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

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