Maciel
Pronunciation: [ m-ihk-EEL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maciel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 58 babies have been named Maciel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maciel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,883 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,883
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Maciel
Maciel is a boy name .
Is Maciel a boy or girl name? Maciel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,883 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #46,635. Maciel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Maciel is currently ranked #12,883 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maciel include Mac, Maci, Maciy, Maciie, May, Maie, and Mackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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