Jess vs Macon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macon

Boy #4,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: fortified settlement"

Origin: Gaulish-Latin Matisco

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,671
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jess Rank #4,646
Macon Rank #4,671

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4671 for Macon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jess ___

  • Jess Alexander
  • Jess Michael
  • Jess William
  • Jess Thomas
  • Jess James
  • Jess Lee

Macon ___

  • Macon James
  • Macon Lee
  • Macon Ray
  • Macon Cole
  • Macon Reed
  • Macon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jess

Sam Dale Cole Bree Drew

If you choose Macon

Savannah Augusta Jackson Camden Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jess or Macon more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Macon at #4671 in the United States.

What do Jess and Macon mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Macon means "place name: fortified settlement" (Gaulish-Latin Matisco origin).

Are Jess and Macon boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Macon is primarily a boy name.

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