Jaycee vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaycee

Girl #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"variant of Jackie or Casey"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#879
Total SSA Count
306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
JC, Jay

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jaycee Rank #879
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #879 for Jaycee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaycee ___

  • Jaycee Lynn
  • Jaycee Marie
  • Jaycee Rose
  • Jaycee Ann
  • Jaycee Lee
  • Jaycee Nicole

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jaycee

Kayla Kylee Tyler Jordan Brianna

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaycee or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Jaycee at #879 in the United States.

What do Jaycee and Lara mean?

Jaycee means "variant of Jackie or Casey" (American English origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Jaycee and Lara boy or girl names?

Jaycee is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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