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Maceo vs Sameer

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

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Sameer

Boy #2,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"entertaining companion, engaging conversationalist"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,099
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maceo Rank #2,163
Sameer Rank #2,099

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maceo or Sameer more popular?

Sameer is more popular, ranked #2099 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Maceo and Sameer mean?

Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Sameer means "entertaining companion, engaging conversationalist" (Arabic origin).

Are Maceo and Sameer boy or girl names?

Maceo is primarily a boy name. Sameer is primarily a boy name.

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