Duane vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,090
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dua, Duy, Duie

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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

Duane Rank #2,090
Maceo Rank #2,163

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Duane ___

  • Duane Lee
  • Duane Ray
  • Duane Wayne
  • Duane Craig
  • Duane Scott
  • Duane Dale

Maceo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Duane

Shane Troy Brenda Cheryl Randy

If you choose Maceo

Zora Coltrane Billie Mingus Josephine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duane or Maceo more popular?

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Duane and Maceo mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Duane and Maceo boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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