Lacey vs Monroe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lacey

Girl #747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the town of Lassy in Normandy"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#747
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Monroe

Girl #571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mouth of the River Roe"

Origin: Gaelic/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roe, Monnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lacey Rank #747
Monroe Rank #571

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 vs #747 for Lacey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lacey ___

  • Lacey Jane
  • Lacey Marie
  • Lacey Ann
  • Lacey Elizabeth
  • Lacey Rose
  • Lacey Paige

Monroe ___

  • Monroe Grace
  • Monroe Rose
  • Monroe Lee
  • Monroe Blair
  • Monroe June
  • Monroe Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lacey

Stacy Casey Darcy Tracey Holly

If you choose Monroe

Lennox Presley Jagger Bowie Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lacey or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Lacey at #747 in the United States.

What do Lacey and Monroe mean?

Lacey means "from the town of Lassy in Normandy" (Old French/Norman origin). Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin).

Are Lacey and Monroe boy or girl names?

Lacey is primarily a girl name. Monroe is primarily a girl name.

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