Alexandre vs Maceo

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
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexandre Rank #2,114
Maceo Rank #2,163

Alexandre is more popular, ranked #2114 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandre ___

  • Alexandre Pierre
  • Alexandre Louis
  • Alexandre Henri
  • Alexandre Emile
  • Alexandre Gustave
  • Alexandre Charles

Maceo ___

  • Maceo James
  • Maceo Anthony
  • Maceo Lorenzo
  • Maceo Rafael
  • Maceo David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexandre

Isabelle Clemence Margaux Julien Gaston

If you choose Maceo

Zora Coltrane Billie Mingus Josephine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandre or Maceo more popular?

Alexandre is more popular, ranked #2114 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Alexandre and Maceo mean?

Alexandre means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Alexandre and Maceo boy or girl names?

Alexandre is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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