Maceo vs Olsen

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

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Olsen

Boy #2,247 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ole (ancestor)"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Danish Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,247
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ole

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Popularity Comparison

Maceo Rank #2,163
Olsen Rank #2,247

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 vs #2247 for Olsen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maceo ___

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

Olsen ___

  • Olsen James
  • Olsen Erik
  • Olsen Lars
  • Olsen Beck
  • Olsen Reid
  • Olsen Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maceo or Olsen more popular?

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 compared to Olsen at #2247 in the United States.

What do Maceo and Olsen mean?

Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Olsen means "son of Ole (ancestor)" (Old Norse origin).

Are Maceo and Olsen boy or girl names?

Maceo is primarily a boy name. Olsen is primarily a boy name.

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