Eileen vs Macie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#592
Total SSA Count
508
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eillie, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Macie

Girl #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Macey (Normandy place name)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#473
Total SSA Count
652
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mae, Mace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eileen Rank #592
Macie Rank #473

Macie is more popular, ranked #473 vs #592 for Eileen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eileen ___

  • Eileen Rose
  • Eileen Marie
  • Eileen Grace
  • Eileen Jean
  • Eileen Frances
  • Eileen Ann

Macie ___

  • Macie Grace
  • Macie Rose
  • Macie Ann
  • Macie Jane
  • Macie Faith
  • Macie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eileen

Brigid Fiona Siobhan Patrick Declan

If you choose Macie

Gracie Lacie Lacey Lily Hayley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eileen or Macie more popular?

Macie is more popular, ranked #473 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Macie mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin).

Are Eileen and Macie boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Macie is primarily a girl name.

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