Nellie vs Macie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Macey (Normandy place name)"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Macie Rank #473

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

Is Nellie or Macie more popular?

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

What do Nellie and Macie mean?

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

Are Nellie and Macie boy or girl names?

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