Maeve Lacey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maeve Lacey — she who intoxicates
380K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
2010s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maeve Lacey is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Maeve is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic. The surname Lacey: Surname Al Lacey (born 1942), Canadian politician Andrew Lacey (1887–1946), Australian politician Bill Lacey (American football) (born 1971), American football player and coach Bill Lacey (footballer) (1889–1969), Irish footballer Bob Lacey (born 1953), American baseball player Bruce Lacey (1927–2016), British inventor Catherine Lacey (1904–1979), English actress Denzil Lacey (born 1990), Irish radio presenter Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player Dermot Lacey (born 1960), Irish politician Des Lacey (1925–1974), Irish footballer Dinny Lacey (1890–1923), Irish Republican Edmund Lacey. Maeve is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 380K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Maeve reached peak popularity in the 2010s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maeve

Meaning: she who intoxicates

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic.

Surname: Lacey

Irish

Surname Al Lacey (born 1942), Canadian politician Andrew Lacey (1887–1946), Australian politician Bill Lacey (American football) (born 1971), American football player and coach Bill Lacey (footballer) (1889–1969), Irish footballer Bob Lacey (born 1953), American baseball player Bruce Lacey (1927–2016), British inventor Catherine Lacey (1904–1979), English actress Denzil Lacey (born 1990), Irish radio presenter Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player Dermot Lacey (born 1960), Irish politician Des Lacey (1925–1974), Irish footballer Dinny Lacey (1890–1923), Irish Republican Edmund Lacey.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maeve is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 33%
United Kingdom 38%
United States 22%
Australia 7%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maeve by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Maeve has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Medb
  • Mab
  • Mavis

Notable People Named Maeve Lacey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maeve Lacey:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maeve?
The first name Maeve originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic.
When was Maeve most popular?
The name Maeve reached its peak popularity during the 2010s.
What is the origin of the surname Lacey?
The surname Lacey originates from Irish. Surname Al Lacey (born 1942), Canadian politician Andrew Lacey (1887–1946), Australian politician Bill Lacey (American football) (born 1971), American football player and coach Bill Lacey (footballer) (1889–1969), Irish footballer Bob Lacey (born 1953), American baseball player Bruce Lacey (1927–2016), British inventor Catherine Lacey (1904–1979), English actress Denzil Lacey (born 1990), Irish radio presenter Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player Dermot Lacey (born 1960), Irish politician Des Lacey (1925–1974), Irish footballer Dinny Lacey (1890–1923), Irish Republican Edmund Lacey.
What are the origins of the name Maeve Lacey?
The name Maeve Lacey combines two different traditions: the first name Maeve has Celtic roots, while the surname Lacey originates from Irish.
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