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Mace vs Penn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mace Rank #2,832
Penn Rank #2,952

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 vs #2952 for Penn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mace or Penn more popular?

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Mace and Penn mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Mace and Penn boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.

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