Boy Name
Mace
Mace is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Mace — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Maceo is on your shortlist, Mace belongs in the same conversation.
Mace meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Mace has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Mace as M·A·C·E, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Mace is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Mace variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Macea, Macee, Macey.
- Nicknames: Mace works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Mace with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Mace middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maceo, Masao, Mackie, Mackey, Macy — full picks on the sibling names for Mace guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Mace? Browse our names like Mace guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Mace
What does the name Mace mean?
Mace has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Mace?
The exact origin of Mace is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Mace?
Mace has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Mace a boy's or girl's name?
Mace is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Mace in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Mace sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Mace?
Names that share Mace's sound and style include Maceo, Masao, Mackie, Mackey, Macy.
What middle names pair well with Mace?
Good middle-name fits for Mace pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Mace is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Mace is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Mace?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mace share its rhythm without rhyming — Maceo, Masao, Mackie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.