Alissa vs Macey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alissa

Girl #1,558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,558
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lissy, Lissa

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Macey

Girl #1,417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy (Norman town)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

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Popularity Comparison

Alissa Rank #1,558
Macey Rank #1,417

Macey is more popular, ranked #1417 vs #1558 for Alissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alissa ___

  • Alissa Rose
  • Alissa Marie
  • Alissa Grace
  • Alissa Faith
  • Alissa Dawn
  • Alissa Lynn

Macey ___

  • Macey Grace
  • Macey Rose
  • Macey Elizabeth
  • Macey Nicole
  • Macey Ann
  • Macey Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alissa

Brianna Cassandra Melissa Serena Trevor

If you choose Macey

Lacey Kasey Hadley Bailey Paisley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alissa or Macey more popular?

Macey is more popular, ranked #1417 compared to Alissa at #1558 in the United States.

What do Alissa and Macey mean?

Alissa means "noble kind" (Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Macey means "from Massy (Norman town)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Alissa and Macey boy or girl names?

Alissa is primarily a girl name. Macey is primarily a girl name.

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