Pacey

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAY-see /ˈpeɪ.si/High

Meaning: From a Norman-French surname — 'from Pacy' (a place in Normandy, from the Roman name Paccius)Low

In 30 seconds: Breezy and modern: Pacey is the English/Norman surname 'from Pacy'. Fresh, friendly, and cool (Dawson's Creek's Pacey).

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Origin MediumFrench, English

MeaningFrom a Norman-French surname — 'from Pacy' (a place in Normandy, from the Roman name Paccius)

U.S. rank (2025)#4664 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 718

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

Pacey comes from a Norman-French surname — 'from Pacy', a place in Normandy named for the Roman Paccius. A breezy, friendly surname-name (Pacey Witter of Dawson's Creek).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, from-Pacy at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Pacey comes from a Norman surname, 'from Pacy' (a Normandy place named for the Roman Paccius) — Dawson's Creek's Pacey Witter made the breezy name familiar.

Overall data confidence 62%

Surname references — Pacey — etymology

Variations

PacyPacee

Nicknames

Pace

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pacey mean?

Pacey is a Norman surname, 'from Pacy' (a place named for the Roman Paccius).

How do you pronounce Pacey?

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

Is Pacey a boy or girl name?

Pacey is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Pacey?

Pacey is a rare name in the U.S.