Amadeo vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amadeo

Boy #2,252 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"love of God, God's beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,252
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Deo, Ama

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amadeo Rank #2,252
Maceo Rank #2,163

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 vs #2252 for Amadeo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amadeo ___

  • Amadeo Giovanni
  • Amadeo Marco
  • Amadeo Rafael
  • Amadeo Luca
  • Amadeo Carlos
  • Amadeo Josef

Maceo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maceo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amadeo or Maceo more popular?

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 compared to Amadeo at #2252 in the United States.

What do Amadeo and Maceo mean?

Amadeo means "love of God, God's beloved" (Latin origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Amadeo and Maceo boy or girl names?

Amadeo is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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