James vs Pacey

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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Pacey

Boy #4,630 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Pacy-sur-Eure"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,630
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Pacey Rank #4,630

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4630 for Pacey.

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

Pacey ___

  • Pacey James
  • Pacey Cole
  • Pacey Lee
  • Pacey Allen
  • Pacey Grant
  • Pacey True

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pacey

Dawson Joey Jen Creek Ryker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pacey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pacey at #4630 in the United States.

What do James and Pacey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Pacey means "from Pacy-sur-Eure" (French origin).

Are James and Pacey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pacey is primarily a boy name.

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