Abby vs Macy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macy

Girl #663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy, Normandy"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#663
Total SSA Count
440
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abby Rank #626
Macy Rank #663

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 vs #663 for Macy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abby ___

  • Abby Grace
  • Abby Rose
  • Abby Claire
  • Abby Marie
  • Abby Kate

Macy ___

  • Macy Jane
  • Macy Claire
  • Macy Elizabeth
  • Macy Grace
  • Macy Anne
  • Macy Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abby

Sam Luke Hannah Emma Ben

If you choose Macy

Lucy Lily Ella Owen Jack

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abby or Macy more popular?

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 compared to Macy at #663 in the United States.

What do Abby and Macy mean?

Abby means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Macy means "from Massy, Normandy" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Abby and Macy boy or girl names?

Abby is primarily a girl name. Macy is primarily a girl name.

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