Jess vs Pacey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pacey

Boy #4,630 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Pacy-sur-Eure"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,630
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jess Rank #4,646
Pacey Rank #4,630

Pacey is more popular, ranked #4630 vs #4646 for Jess.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jess ___

  • Jess Alexander
  • Jess Michael
  • Jess William
  • Jess Thomas
  • Jess James
  • Jess Lee

Pacey ___

  • Pacey James
  • Pacey Cole
  • Pacey Lee
  • Pacey Allen
  • Pacey Grant
  • Pacey True

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jess

Sam Dale Cole Bree Drew

If you choose Pacey

Dawson Joey Jen Creek Ryker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jess or Pacey more popular?

Pacey is more popular, ranked #4630 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Pacey mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Pacey means "from Pacy-sur-Eure" (French origin).

Are Jess and Pacey boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Pacey is primarily a boy name.

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