James vs Trayce

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
Trayce Rank #2,991

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2991 for Trayce.

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

Trayce ___

  • Trayce James
  • Trayce Anthony
  • Trayce Michael
  • Trayce Lee
  • Trayce Allen
  • Trayce Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trayce

Blaze Rylee Kylie Chase Pace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trayce more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trayce at #2991 in the United States.

What do James and Trayce mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Trayce means "from Thrace" (Latin origin).

Are James and Trayce boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trayce is primarily a boy name.

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