Ebony vs Macy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ebony

Boy #29,527 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"deep black, dark tropical wood"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian via Greek

Cultural Roots

American African American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #29,527
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Zimbalist Larrry Wayd Towns

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Macy

Boy #29,839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy (a place in Normandy)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #29,839
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 2

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Gerad Kristine Larrry Aldwin

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Popularity Comparison

Ebony Rank #29,527

Macy Rank #29,839

Ebony is more popular, ranked #29527 vs #29839 for Macy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebony or Macy more popular?

Ebony is more popular, ranked #29527 compared to Macy at #29839 in the United States.

What do Ebony and Macy mean?

Ebony means "deep black, dark tropical wood" (Ancient Egyptian via Greek origin). Macy means "from Massy (a place in Normandy)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Ebony and Macy boy or girl names?

Ebony is primarily a boy name. Macy is primarily a boy name.

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