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Alpha vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alpha

Boy #2,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first, beginning"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American West African Greek International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,045
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Maceo

Boy #2,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,163
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alpha Rank #2,045
Maceo Rank #2,163

Alpha is more popular, ranked #2045 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpha or Maceo more popular?

Alpha is more popular, ranked #2045 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Alpha and Maceo mean?

Alpha means "first, beginning" (Greek origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Alpha and Maceo boy or girl names?

Alpha is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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