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.
Main character played by Joshua Jackson · Dawson's Creek
Professional soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
