James vs Reece

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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Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reece Rank #455

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #455 for Reece.

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

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reece more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do James and Reece mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are James and Reece boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.

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