Macen vs Oz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macen

Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,233
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Oz

Boy #3,085 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength, power, courage"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,085
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ozzie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Macen Rank #3,233
Oz Rank #3,085

Oz is more popular, ranked #3085 vs #3233 for Macen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Macen ___

  • Macen James
  • Macen Cole
  • Macen Lee
  • Macen Alexander
  • Macen William
  • Macen Grant

Oz ___

  • Oz James
  • Oz Lee
  • Oz Ray
  • Oz Cole
  • Oz Finn
  • Oz Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Macen

Jaxon Bryson Addison Harper Paige

If you choose Oz

Ezra Eli Ari Zara Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macen or Oz more popular?

Oz is more popular, ranked #3085 compared to Macen at #3233 in the United States.

What do Macen and Oz mean?

Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin). Oz means "strength, power, courage" (Hebrew origin).

Are Macen and Oz boy or girl names?

Macen is primarily a boy name. Oz is primarily a boy name.

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