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Mace

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Pronounced MAK-eh /ˈmΓ¦k.Ι›/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Mace is a medieval English boy's name whose origin is uncertain. It survives as a short, sharp single syllable.
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Origin MediumMedieval English, English
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#2503 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,977

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201618802025

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

Mace is recorded in medieval English usage, but its origin is uncertain and no firm meaning can be given. It comes down as a brief, hard-edged name without a clearly documented root in the data here.

Its single clipped syllable gives it a blunt, decisive sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mace is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Mace β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mace mean?

Mace is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Medieval English tradition.

How do you pronounce Mace?

It's commonly said MAK-eh /ˈmΓ¦k.Ι›/.

Is Mace a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mace is used as a boy name.

How popular is Mace?

In 2024, Mace ranked #2851 in the U.S. for boys, with 45 births recorded.

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