James vs Pace

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Pace Rank #2,606

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2606 for Pace.

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

Pace ___

  • Pace James
  • Pace William
  • Pace Thomas
  • Pace Henry
  • Pace Alexander
  • Pace Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pace

Greer Sage Crew Piper Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pace more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pace at #2606 in the United States.

What do James and Pace mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Pace means "peace" (Latin origin).

Are James and Pace boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pace is primarily a boy name.

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