Nelly vs Stacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelly

Girl #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one (from Helen)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nell

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nelly Rank #1,355
Stacy Rank #1,393

Nelly is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1393 for Stacy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nelly ___

  • Nelly Rose
  • Nelly Grace
  • Nelly Jane
  • Nelly Mae
  • Nelly Ann
  • Nelly Kate

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 Nelly

Archie Bertie Violet Marigold Freddie

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nelly or Stacy more popular?

Nelly is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Stacy at #1393 in the United States.

What do Nelly and Stacy mean?

Nelly means "bright, shining one (from Helen)" (Greek origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Nelly and Stacy boy or girl names?

Nelly is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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