Amor vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amor

Girl #1,437 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,437
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mora

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amor Rank #1,437
Maceo Rank #2,163

Amor is more popular, ranked #1437 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amor ___

  • Amor Rose
  • Amor Celeste
  • Amor Violet
  • Amor Grace
  • Amor Luna
  • Amor Belle

Maceo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amor

Paz Lux Felix Vita Iris

If you choose Maceo

Zora Coltrane Billie Mingus Josephine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amor or Maceo more popular?

Amor is more popular, ranked #1437 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Amor and Maceo mean?

Amor means "love" (Latin origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Amor and Maceo boy or girl names?

Amor is primarily a girl name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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