Eleanore vs Macey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleanore

Girl #1,516 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American Spanish European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,516
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ellie, Nora, Nell

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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

Eleanore Rank #1,516
Macey Rank #1,417

Macey is more popular, ranked #1417 vs #1516 for Eleanore.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eleanore ___

  • Eleanore Jane
  • Eleanore Rose
  • Eleanore Grace
  • Eleanore Mae
  • Eleanore Claire
  • Eleanore Louise

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 Eleanore

Oliver Henry Charlotte Margaret Theodore

If you choose Macey

Lacey Kasey Hadley Bailey Paisley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleanore or Macey more popular?

Macey is more popular, ranked #1417 compared to Eleanore at #1516 in the United States.

What do Eleanore and Macey mean?

Eleanore means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Old French origin). Macey means "from Massy (Norman town)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Eleanore and Macey boy or girl names?

Eleanore is primarily a girl name. Macey is primarily a girl name.

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