Maceo vs Lex

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 #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

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Maceo Rank #2,163

Lex Rank #2,214

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Maceo or Lex more popular?

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Maceo and Lex mean?

Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Maceo and Lex boy or girl names?

Maceo is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.