Shadow vs Stacey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shadow

Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,424
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shade, Shad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shadow Rank #6,424
Stacey Rank #2,748

Stacey is more popular, ranked #2748 vs #6424 for Shadow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shadow ___

  • Shadow James
  • Shadow Lee
  • Shadow Wolf
  • Shadow River
  • Shadow Cole
  • Shadow Ray

Stacey ___

  • Stacey Marie
  • Stacey Ann
  • Stacey Lynn
  • Stacey Nicole
  • Stacey Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shadow

Raven Storm Phoenix Ash Blaze

If you choose Stacey

Tracy Casey Kelly Brandon Jason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shadow or Stacey more popular?

Stacey is more popular, ranked #2748 compared to Shadow at #6424 in the United States.

What do Shadow and Stacey mean?

Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin). Stacey means "resurrection" (Greek origin).

Are Shadow and Stacey boy or girl names?

Shadow is primarily a boy name. Stacey is primarily a girl name.

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