Macon vs Gabe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macon

Boy #4,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place name: fortified settlement"

Origin: Gaulish-Latin Matisco

American French English

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

12 High Risk

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Macon Rank #4,671

Gabe Rank #4,653

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #4671 for Macon.

Is Macon or Gabe more popular?

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Macon at #4671 in the United States.

What do Macon and Gabe mean?

Macon means "place name: fortified settlement" (Gaulish-Latin Matisco origin). Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Macon and Gabe boy or girl names?

Macon is primarily a boy name. Gabe is primarily a boy name.