Mace
Gender: Boy
Meaning: One, unity, the best
Origin: Latin/English
Popularity: Ranked #2503 in 2025 with 54 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ace. Shares the meaning 'One, unity, the best.'
Similar names: macen, maceo, mac, macee, macey, macie, mae, maceon
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Mace? About 1 in 61,639 babies born in 2025 were named Mace, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mace
What does the name Mace mean?
Mace means “One, unity, the best” from Latin/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Mace?
Mace has Latin/English origin. The traditional meaning is “One, unity, the best”.
How popular is Mace?
Mace ranked #2480 in 2025 — given to 54 babies that year.
When was Mace most popular?
Mace peaked in 2016 with 65 babies registered that year.
Is Mace a boy or girl name?
Mace is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Maces in registered births are male.
Is the name Mace rising or falling in popularity?
Mace has fallen 72 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2408 in 2020 to #2480 in 2025.
How long has Mace been recorded?
Mace appears in birth records across 111 years — from 1880 through 2025.