Chet vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,095
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chet Rank #2,095
Maceo Rank #2,163

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chet ___

  • Chet Allen
  • Chet James
  • Chet Michael
  • Chet Lee
  • Chet Ray
  • Chet Wayne

Maceo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chet or Maceo more popular?

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Chet and Maceo mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Chet and Maceo boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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