Maceo vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maceo

Boy #2,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Italian Spanish African American American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Maceo Rank #2,163

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Is Maceo or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Maceo and Ames mean?

Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Maceo and Ames boy or girl names?

Maceo is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.