Macel

Macel is a boy baby name. Ranked #31,205 in the US, popular nicknames include Mac, May, and Macie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Macel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Macel often also consider Zig, Raimundo, Fernley .

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Zig Boy Raimundo Boy Fernley Boy Kyleem Boy Syi Boy Tiney Boy

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#31,205
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Maceo #2163 Mace #2832 Macen #3233

Nicknames

Mac May Macie

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Macel is also used as a girl name, ranked #38718.

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Zig Boy Modern English Raimundo Boy Old High German Fernley Boy English Kyleem Boy Scottish Gaelic Syi Boy American Tiney Boy English Clawson Boy Scandinavian via English

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Fernley Boy

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"Fern meadow; fern clearing"

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Scottish Gaelic origin

"narrow strait (base: Kyle)"

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"unique phonetic name"

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English origin

"Small; little one"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macel

Is Macel a boy or girl name?
Macel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31205. As a girl name, it is ranked #38718. Macel is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Macel?
Macel is currently ranked #31205 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Macel?
Common nicknames for Macel include Mac, May, and Macie.
Is Macel a common or rare name?
Macel is an uncommon name, ranked #31205 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Macel?
Macel pairs well with Zig, Raimundo, Fernley, Kyleem in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Macel?
Related spellings include Maceo, Mace, Macen.

About the Name Macel

Macel is a boy name .

Is Macel a boy or girl name? Macel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,205 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,718. Macel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Macel is currently ranked #31,205 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Macel include Mac, May, and Macie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Macel include Maceo, Mace, Macen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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