Patricia vs Stacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patricia

Girl #1,299 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of the patrician class"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,299
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pat, Patty, Patrice

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Patricia Rank #1,299
Stacy Rank #1,393

Patricia is more popular, ranked #1299 vs #1393 for Stacy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Patricia ___

  • Patricia Ann
  • Patricia Marie
  • Patricia Louise
  • Patricia Jean
  • Patricia Elizabeth
  • Patricia Rose

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 Patricia

Barbara Sandra Linda Richard Robert

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patricia or Stacy more popular?

Patricia is more popular, ranked #1299 compared to Stacy at #1393 in the United States.

What do Patricia and Stacy mean?

Patricia means "noble, of the patrician class" (Latin origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Patricia and Stacy boy or girl names?

Patricia is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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