Alcee as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Alcee

What is the meaning of the name Alcee ?

The baby name Alcee is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced al-SEE (English: /ælˈsiː/),al-SAY (French: /alˈse/).

Alcee is Greek in Origin.

Alcee is a rare given name with roots in French and Classical Greek. The Louisiana Creole form Alcée, typically pronounced al-SAY in French, was adapted in English as Alcee (often AL-see). It traces back to Greek Alkaios (Latin Alcaeus), built on alke, “strength, valor,” yielding the sense of “strong” or “valiant.” In French, alcée is also a word for the hollyhock, which may have subtly supported its familiarity as a name in Francophone regions.

The name saw particular use in 19th–20th‑century New Orleans and Gulf South communities, borne by figures such as the educator Alcée Fortier and later the U.S. congressman Alcee Hastings, but it has remained uncommon elsewhere. Variants and related forms include Alcée (French), Alcey/Alcy (Anglicized spellings), Alcaeus (classical), and Alkaios (Greek). Nicknames like Al and Ace occur. Predominantly masculine, Alcee has niche, heritage-rich appeal today.