Macon vs Janson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macon

Boy #4,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place name: fortified settlement"

Origin: Gaulish-Latin Matisco

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Boy #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

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Macon Rank #4,671

Janson Rank #4,740

Macon is more popular, ranked #4671 vs #4740 for Janson.

Is Macon or Janson more popular?

Macon is more popular, ranked #4671 compared to Janson at #4740 in the United States.

What do Macon and Janson mean?

Macon means "place name: fortified settlement" (Gaulish-Latin Matisco origin). Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin).

Are Macon and Janson boy or girl names?

Macon is primarily a boy name. Janson is primarily a boy name.