Maceo

Maceo is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 68 boys in the United States.

Maceo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Maceo

Maceo belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maceo first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #621 in 1898, and in 2024 68 babies received the name — 3,129 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maceo in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#621 in 1898
Peak year
2017
Babies named Maceo in 2024
68
Total since 1880
3,129

Maceo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#2814 in 2023
Babies named Maceo in 2025
5
Total since 1996
56

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maceo mean?

The meaning of Maceo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maceo a boy or girl name?

Maceo is a boy name. In 2024, 68 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maceo?

Maceo comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maceo?

Maceo first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #621 in 1898, and 68 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].