Easter child or peaceful
Pacey is derived from the Old French 'Pasc' or 'Pasche', ultimately from the Latin 'Pascha', referring to the Easter season. It was historically used as a surname for those born during Easter. In modern contexts, it is often associated with the Latin 'pax', meaning peace.
About 22 boys were named Pacey in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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