Danica vs Stacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danica

Girl #1,557 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, Venus"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Croatian Serbian Slovak Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,557
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dani, Nika

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Danica Rank #1,557
Stacy Rank #1,393

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 vs #1557 for Danica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danica ___

  • Danica Rose
  • Danica Marie
  • Danica Grace
  • Danica Lynn
  • Danica Claire
  • Danica Elise

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danica

Milena Zara Katya Natasha Aleksei

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danica or Stacy more popular?

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 compared to Danica at #1557 in the United States.

What do Danica and Stacy mean?

Danica means "morning star, Venus" (Slavic origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Danica and Stacy boy or girl names?

Danica is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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