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Dace
How to Pronounce Dace
Pronounced DAYSS /ΛdeΙͺs/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
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Dace comes from the word dace β a small, slender, silvery freshwater fish (Old French dars) β 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.
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Frequently Asked
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.
How do you pronounce Dace?
It's said DAYSS /ΛdeΙͺs/ β one syllable.
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.