James vs Stacy

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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Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Stacy Rank #1,393

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1393 for Stacy.

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

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stacy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stacy at #1393 in the United States.

What do James and Stacy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are James and Stacy boy or girl names?

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

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