James vs Stacey

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
Stacey Rank #2,748

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2748 for Stacey.

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

Stacey ___

  • Stacey Marie
  • Stacey Ann
  • Stacey Lynn
  • Stacey Nicole
  • Stacey Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stacey

Tracy Casey Kelly Brandon Jason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stacey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stacey at #2748 in the United States.

What do James and Stacey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Stacey means "resurrection" (Greek origin).

Are James and Stacey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Stacey is primarily a girl name.

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