James vs Pearce

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
Pearce Rank #5,191

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5191 for Pearce.

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

Pearce ___

  • Pearce James
  • Pearce William
  • Pearce Henry
  • Pearce Edward
  • Pearce Thomas
  • Pearce Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pearce

Griffith Rowan Isla Madeleine Bowen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pearce more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pearce at #5191 in the United States.

What do James and Pearce mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Pearce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are James and Pearce boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pearce is primarily a boy name.

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