Maceo

Maceo - A very unique male name

Maceo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1658. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Maceo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Maceo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Maceo. The baby boy name Maceo was given to 21 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2395 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 69,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Maceo peaked in popularity 91 years ago in 1935 on position 1174.

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Maceo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Maceo is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,550 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,716.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Maceo is where you live.

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Maceo origin and meaning

Spanish — origin uncertain

Uncertain — Maceo is a Spanish-language name best known from Cuban hero Antonio Maceo; it is often explained as a form of Mateo (Matthew) or of Macedonio, but neither derivation is firmly documented

Maceo has a sparse US record since 1915, carried largely by the fame of Antonio Maceo, Cuba's independence hero, and later by funk saxophonist Maceo Parker. Its root, though, remains a scholarly guess.

Origin uncertain

Maceo is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Maceo, pop culture references for the name Maceo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Maceo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Maceo, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Maceo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Maceo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Maceo?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

mah-SAY-oh · /mɑˈseɪoʊ/
Spanish speakers say mah-SEH-oh; the anglicised mah-SAY-oh is also common.

Around the world

• Maceo (Spanish) — Used in Cuba and the Spanish-speaking world with this spelling

Spellings and nicknames

• Mateo — The name Maceo is sometimes explained as a form of; a separate, established name

Famous bearers

• Antonio Maceo — Cuban independence hero, a general in the wars against Spain (1845–1896) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A heroic Cuban name with musical echoes — compact, rhythmic, and very rare in the US.

Worth knowing

• Most Americans will need the pronunciation and spelling explained