Jace

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAYSS /ˈdʒeɪs/High

Meaning: A short form of Jason ('a healer', Greek) and Jacen/Jayce, sometimes linked to Hebrew 'the Lord is salvation'; mostly a boys' name; here used for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A healer; the Lord is salvation: Jace is short for Jason. Mostly male — here for girls (said 'JAYSS').

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Origin LowGreek, Hebrew

MeaningA short form of Jason ('a healer', Greek) and Jacen/Jayce, sometimes linked to Hebrew 'the Lord is salvation'; mostly a boys' name; here used for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7034 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 859

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jace is a short form of Jason ('a healer', Greek) and Jacen/Jayce, sometimes linked to Hebrew 'the Lord is salvation' (routes layered, which we note). Mostly a boys' name; here used for girls (slug distinguished; said 'JAYSS').

In the U.S. Jace leans strongly male. Rare for girls, a-healer at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jason means 'a healer' in Greek — Jace is a short form (also linked to 'the Lord is salvation'), mostly a boys' name; we flag the male lean where it appears for a girl (said 'JAYSS').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Jace — male lean; routes layered

Variations

JayceJaceyJaece

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Pierce— shares the -ce ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jace mean?

Jace is a short form of Jason ('a healer'), also linked to 'the Lord is salvation'. It is mostly a boys' name.

How do you pronounce Jace?

It's said JAYSS /ˈdʒeɪs/ — one syllable.

Is Jace a boy or girl name?

Jace is mostly a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name, which we flag.

How popular is Jace?

Jace is rare for girls in the U.S.