Macey vs Stacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macey

Girl #1,417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy (Norman town)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Macey Rank #1,417
Stacy Rank #1,393

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 vs #1417 for Macey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Macey ___

  • Macey Grace
  • Macey Rose
  • Macey Elizabeth
  • Macey Nicole
  • Macey Ann
  • Macey Jean

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 Macey

Lacey Kasey Hadley Bailey Paisley

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macey or Stacy more popular?

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 compared to Macey at #1417 in the United States.

What do Macey and Stacy mean?

Macey means "from Massy (Norman town)" (Old French/Norman origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Macey and Stacy boy or girl names?

Macey is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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