Mace vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mace

Boy #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,832
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,829
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tommy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mace Rank #2,832
Tom Rank #2,829

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2832 for Mace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mace ___

  • Mace William
  • Mace James
  • Mace Alexander
  • Mace Thomas
  • Mace Edward
  • Mace Harrison

Tom ___

  • Tom James
  • Tom William
  • Tom Edward
  • Tom Henry
  • Tom Alexander
  • Tom Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Tom

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mace or Tom more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Mace and Tom mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Mace and Tom boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.

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