Maceo vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

Cultural Roots

American Western Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,349
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maceo Rank #2,163
Cy Rank #2,349

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maceo or Cy more popular?

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Maceo and Cy mean?

Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Maceo and Cy boy or girl names?

Maceo is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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