Giacomo vs Macario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giacomo

Boy #3,275 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Venetian Sicilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,275
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Giaco, Momo, Jack

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Macario

Boy #3,422 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed, happy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,422
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mac, Maco, Cario

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Giacomo Rank #3,275
Macario Rank #3,422

Giacomo is more popular, ranked #3275 vs #3422 for Macario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giacomo ___

  • Giacomo Lorenzo
  • Giacomo Antonio
  • Giacomo Marco
  • Giacomo Luca
  • Giacomo Emilio
  • Giacomo Pietro

Macario ___

  • Macario Antonio
  • Macario Jose
  • Macario Luis
  • Macario Gabriel
  • Macario Miguel
  • Macario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Giacomo

Leonardo Giulia Marco Eleonora Matteo

If you choose Macario

Rosario Claudio Esperanza Santiago Graciela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giacomo or Macario more popular?

Giacomo is more popular, ranked #3275 compared to Macario at #3422 in the United States.

What do Giacomo and Macario mean?

Giacomo means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Macario means "blessed, happy" (Greek origin).

Are Giacomo and Macario boy or girl names?

Giacomo is primarily a boy name. Macario is primarily a boy name.

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