Maceo vs Theodore

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

Maceo Rank #2,163
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2163 for Maceo.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maceo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maceo at #2163 in the United States.

What do Maceo and Theodore mean?

Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maceo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Maceo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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