Gaines vs Stacey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaines

Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,557
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Stacey

Boy #6,364 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, one who will rise again"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,364
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gaines Rank #6,557
Stacey Rank #6,364

Stacey is more popular, ranked #6364 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaines or Stacey more popular?

Stacey is more popular, ranked #6364 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Gaines and Stacey mean?

Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin). Stacey means "resurrection, one who will rise again" (Greek origin).

Are Gaines and Stacey boy or girl names?

Gaines is primarily a boy name. Stacey is primarily a boy name.

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