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Penn vs Mace

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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Mace

Boy #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,832
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn or Mace more popular?

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

What do Penn and Mace mean?

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

Are Penn and Mace boy or girl names?

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

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