Karen vs Stacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karen

Girl #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek via Danish

Cultural Roots

American English Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,261
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

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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

Karen Rank #1,261
Stacy Rank #1,393

Karen is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1393 for Stacy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karen ___

  • Karen Lynn
  • Karen Ann
  • Karen Marie
  • Karen Sue
  • Karen Louise
  • Karen Beth

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 Karen

Deborah Linda Susan Gary David

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karen or Stacy more popular?

Karen is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Stacy at #1393 in the United States.

What do Karen and Stacy mean?

Karen means "pure, chaste" (Greek via Danish origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Karen and Stacy boy or girl names?

Karen is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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