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Pace

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Pronounced PAYS /ˈpeΙͺs/Medium

Meaning: peaceMedium

In 30 seconds: Pace is an Italian boy's name meaning 'peace,' drawn from the Latin root for the same word.
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Origin MediumItalian (Latin root)
Meaningpeace
U.S. rank (2024)#2614 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 878

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419172024

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

Pace comes from Italian, where it means 'peace,' tracing back to the Latin word pax. As a given name it carries that simple, hopeful sense directly.

It is short and soft-edged in sound, and its plain meaning gives it an appeal for parents who want something quiet and unmistakable.

Did you know? Pace likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pace mean?

Pace is usually explained as meaning 'peace' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Pace?

It's commonly said PAYS /ˈpeΙͺs/.

Is Pace a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Pace?

In 2024, Pace ranked #2614 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.

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