Dace

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Dace Pronunciation

Dace is pronounced DAYSS /ˈdeɪs/High

Meaning: From the word dace (a small river fish); also a pet form of Dacey, 'from the south', or a modern Da- name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A small river fish: Dace is the word/Dacey name. Crisp, cool, and warm (said 'DAYSS').

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Origin LowEnglish, Irish

MeaningFrom the word dace (a small river fish); also a pet form of Dacey, 'from the south', or a modern Da- name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5692 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Dace comes from the word dace — a small, slender, silvery freshwater fish (Old French dars) — and it also serves as a pet form of Dacey, from Irish, 'from the south', or as a modern Da- name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cool, modern one-syllable name (said 'DAYSS').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-small-river-fish at the root, and cool.

Did you know? Dace is a small, silvery freshwater fish — and a pet form of Dacey ('from the south', Irish) — a crisp, cool one-syllable name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAYSS').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — dace — routes layered

Variations

DaceyDaiceDayce

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Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dace?

Dace is pronounced DAYSS (/ˈdeɪs/). Press play above to hear Dace said aloud.

How do you say Dace?

Dace is said DAYSS (/ˈdeɪs/). Press play above to hear Dace said aloud.

What does the name Dace mean?

Dace is the word for 'a small river fish', and a pet of Dacey ('from the south'); the routes are layered.

Is Dace a boy or girl name?

Dace is a boy's name.

How popular is Dace?

Dace is a very rare name in the U.S.