Meghan vs Stacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Meghan Rank #1,444
Stacy Rank #1,393

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 vs #1444 for Meghan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meghan ___

  • Meghan Rose
  • Meghan Grace
  • Meghan Anne
  • Meghan Louise
  • Meghan Kate
  • Meghan Claire

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 Meghan

Deirdre Bridget Caitlin Rowan Declan

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meghan or Stacy more popular?

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 compared to Meghan at #1444 in the United States.

What do Meghan and Stacy mean?

Meghan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Meghan and Stacy boy or girl names?

Meghan is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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