Lemuel vs Maceo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Lemuel Rank #2,131
Maceo Rank #2,163

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #2163 for Maceo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lemuel ___

  • Lemuel James
  • Lemuel John
  • Lemuel David
  • Lemuel Thomas
  • Lemuel Paul
  • Lemuel Nathan

Maceo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lemuel

Samuel Ezekiel Ezra Naomi Ruth

If you choose Maceo

Zora Coltrane Billie Mingus Josephine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemuel or Maceo more popular?

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Maceo mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Lemuel and Maceo boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.

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