Macie vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macie

Girl #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Macey (Normandy place name)"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Macie Rank #473

Nellie Rank #520

Macie is more popular, ranked #473 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Macie or Nellie more popular?

Macie is more popular, ranked #473 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Macie and Nellie mean?

Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Macie and Nellie boy or girl names?

Macie is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.