What is the origin of the name Maciel?

Maciel is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Maciel?

Maciel is currently ranked #10489 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Maciel?

Maciel is pronounced mah-see-EL.

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Maciel

mah-see-EL

Popularity

#10489

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

256

Peak Year

#22 in 1992

First Recorded

1977

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A surname of Portuguese and Spanish origin, possibly derived from the given name Macías.

Nickname Watch

Mac Ciel

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Mac Ciel

Spelling Variations

Macial

Similar Names

Mason Miles Silas Caspian

Personality Traits

AdventurousCharismaticIndependentModern

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