James vs Peace

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

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Peace

Boy #3,799 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tranquility, harmony"

Origin: Latin 'pax' via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,799
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pea, Pey, Peie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Peace Rank #3,799

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3799 for Peace.

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

Peace ___

  • Peace River
  • Peace Justice
  • Peace Emmanuel
  • Peace Solomon
  • Peace Elijah
  • Peace Cedar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Peace

Justice Harmony Bliss Brave True

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Peace more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Peace at #3799 in the United States.

What do James and Peace mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Peace means "tranquility, harmony" (Latin 'pax' via Old French origin).

Are James and Peace boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Peace is primarily a boy name.

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