Kaito vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaito

Boy #2,036 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, soaring sea"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,036
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kait

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kaito Rank #2,036
Maceo Rank #2,163

Kaito is more popular, ranked #2036 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaito ___

  • Kaito James
  • Kaito Lee
  • Kaito Ren
  • Kaito River
  • Kaito Hiro
  • Kaito Ryu

Maceo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaito or Maceo more popular?

Kaito is more popular, ranked #2036 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Kaito and Maceo mean?

Kaito means "ocean, soaring sea" (Japanese origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Kaito and Maceo boy or girl names?

Kaito is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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