Joanna vs Macie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Jojo, Anna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Joanna Rank #329
Macie Rank #473

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 vs #473 for Macie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joanna ___

  • Joanna Rose
  • Joanna Marie
  • Joanna Elizabeth
  • Joanna Grace
  • Joanna Lee

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 Joanna

Hannah Eliza Thomas Daniel Ruth

If you choose Macie

Gracie Lacie Lacey Lily Hayley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joanna or Macie more popular?

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Macie at #473 in the United States.

What do Joanna and Macie mean?

Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin). Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin).

Are Joanna and Macie boy or girl names?

Joanna is primarily a girl name. Macie is primarily a girl name.

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