Maceo
ma-SAY-oh
Popularity
#2158
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
3,129
Peak Year
#95 in 2017
First Recorded
1898
Style
Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Thought to be of Spanish origin, Maceo is possibly a variant of Mateo, meaning 'gift of God'.
Numerology
The Achiever
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Famous Namesakes
Maceo Parker
American funk and soul jazz saxophonist
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