Damani vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damani

Boy #2,038 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"visionary, one who sees ahead"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili East African African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,038
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dami, Mani

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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

Damani Rank #2,038
Maceo Rank #2,163

Damani is more popular, ranked #2038 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damani ___

  • Damani James
  • Damani Emmanuel
  • Damani Kwame
  • Damani Isaiah
  • Damani Leon
  • Damani Marcus

Maceo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damani

Amara Zuri Imani Amani Jabari

If you choose Maceo

Zora Coltrane Billie Mingus Josephine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damani or Maceo more popular?

Damani is more popular, ranked #2038 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Damani and Maceo mean?

Damani means "visionary, one who sees ahead" (Swahili origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Damani and Maceo boy or girl names?

Damani is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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