Pacey
Fact sheet
- Name
- Pacey
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The boy's name Pacey has its roots in an Old English surname that traces back to Paccius. This gentilic name comes from the ancient Roman family 'gens Paccia'. Translated, the name means 'the peaceful one'.
What does the name Pacey mean?
The name Pacey comes from an Old English surname and refers to Paccius, a historical Roman gentilic name from the 'gens Paccia'. Its direct translation is 'the peaceful one'. The origins can be traced back to the Latin terms pāce and pāx, which mean 'peace' and 'peaceful'.
Where does the name Pacey come from?
Pacey is a masculine first name with Latin origins, carrying the meaning 'the peaceful one'. The Latin terms pāce and pāx stand for peace and peaceful. The name is used in English.
How do you pronounce Pacey?
Pacey is pronounced like 'Pay-see'.
Popularity
In Germany, Pacey is a rare name, currently ranking 5,840th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 2,275th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,210th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,098th.
Nicknames & pet names
Pazzy
Famous people
- Pacey Witter (One of the main characters from the series 'Dawson's Creek')
Frequently asked questions about the name Pacey
Where does the name Pacey come from?
Pacey has its roots in an Old English surname that refers to the Roman gentilic name Paccius.
What does the name Pacey mean?
The name Pacey means 'the peaceful one' and is derived from the Latin terms pāce and pāx, which mean peace and peaceful.
How popular is the name Pacey?
Pacey is known in English-speaking areas, but it is not among the most common first names, which gives it a certain individual charm.