Ellen vs Stacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,032
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ellen Rank #1,032
Stacy Rank #1,393

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1393 for Stacy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellen ___

  • Ellen Grace
  • Ellen Marie
  • Ellen Louise
  • Ellen Ann
  • Ellen Jane
  • Ellen Claire

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 Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellen or Stacy more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Stacy at #1393 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Stacy mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Ellen and Stacy boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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