Acey

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-see /ˈeɪ.si/Medium

Meaning: Acey reads as a modern American given name spun from the word 'ace' (top, number one, expert) — an upbeat, nickname-style pick. Its exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy, upbeat name: Acey spins off 'ace' — top, number one (said 'AY-see'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningAcey reads as a modern American given name spun from the word 'ace' (top, number one, expert) — an upbeat, nickname-style pick. Its exact route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#10918 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 441

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name in the U.S., Acey reads as a pet-form of 'ace,' an upbeat modern coinage rather than a name with a documented root. Its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AY-see').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, upbeat, and nickname-style.

Did you know? Acey carries the swagger of 'ace' — first, best, top of the deck — softened into a friendly, nickname-style name. Its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AY-see').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Acey — Spin on 'ace'; routes uncertain

Variations

AcieAceeAcy

Nicknames

AceAC

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Acey mean?

Acey reads as a modern spin on the word 'ace' (top, number one). It has no single documented root, and the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Acey?

It's said AY-see /ˈeɪ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Acey a boy or girl name?

Acey is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Acey?

Acey is a rare name for boys in the U.S.