Back to Baby Names

Nancy vs Lacey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nancy

Girl #920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"favor, blessedness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#920
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Lacey

Girl #747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the town of Lassy in Normandy"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#747
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Nancy Rank #920
Lacey Rank #747

Lacey is more popular, ranked #747 vs #920 for Nancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nancy or Lacey more popular?

Lacey is more popular, ranked #747 compared to Nancy at #920 in the United States.

What do Nancy and Lacey mean?

Nancy means "favor, blessedness" (Hebrew origin). Lacey means "from the town of Lassy in Normandy" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Nancy and Lacey boy or girl names?

Nancy is primarily a girl name. Lacey is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons