Daylon vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,250
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daye

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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

Daylon Rank #2,250
Maceo Rank #2,163

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 vs #2250 for Daylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daylon ___

  • Daylon James
  • Daylon Lee
  • Daylon Reese
  • Daylon Scott
  • Daylon Andre
  • Daylon Michael

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 Daylon or Maceo more popular?

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Maceo mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Daylon and Maceo boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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