Maceo vs Hero

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maceo

Boy #2,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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Maceo Rank #2,163

Hero Rank #2,338

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 vs #2338 for Hero.

Is Maceo or Hero more popular?

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 compared to Hero at #2338 in the United States.

What do Maceo and Hero mean?

Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Maceo and Hero boy or girl names?

Maceo is primarily a boy name. Hero is primarily a boy name.