Jaheim vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaheim

Boy #2,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has upheld, supported by God"

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American American Urban

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,346
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Heem

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jaheim Rank #2,346
Maceo Rank #2,163

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 vs #2346 for Jaheim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaheim ___

  • Jaheim Darius
  • Jaheim Marcus
  • Jaheim Isaiah
  • Jaheim Elijah
  • Jaheim Andre
  • Jaheim Lamar

Maceo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jaheim

Jaleelah Nia Kayla Malik Zaire

If you choose Maceo

Zora Coltrane Billie Mingus Josephine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaheim or Maceo more popular?

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 compared to Jaheim at #2346 in the United States.

What do Jaheim and Maceo mean?

Jaheim means "God has upheld, supported by God" (Hebrew/Arabic origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Jaheim and Maceo boy or girl names?

Jaheim is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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