Maciel

Q: Is Maciel a boy or girl name?

Maciel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12883, and as a girl name it ranks #46635.

Q: How popular is the name Maciel?

Maciel is ranked #12883 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-ihk-EEL ]

Boy Name #12,883 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Maciel is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ihk-EEL.

Parents who love the name Maciel often also consider Diane, Emit, Danis .

Popularity Over Time

#12,883

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,883
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Mac May Macie Maciie

Middle Name Ideas

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Maciel Diego

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Maciel Damian

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Maciel Jayden

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Maciel Bennett

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Maciel Andrew

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Maciel Charles

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Maciel Dominic

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Maciel Adriel

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Maciel Brooks

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Maciel Angel

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Also a Girl Name

Maciel is also used as a girl name, ranked #46635.

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Similar Names

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Diane Boy Latin/Roman mythology Coran Boy Scottish Gaelic Emit Boy Germanic ermen Danis Boy Ancient Greek Sharmon Boy Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maciel

Is Maciel a boy or girl name?

Maciel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12883. As a girl name, it is ranked #46635. Maciel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Maciel?

Maciel is pronounced m-ihk-EEL.

How popular is the name Maciel?

Maciel is currently ranked #12883 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Maciel?

Common nicknames for Maciel include Mac, May, Macie, and Maciie.

Is Maciel a common or rare name?

Maciel is an uncommon name, ranked #12883 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maciel

Maciel is a boy name .

Is Maciel a boy or girl name? Maciel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,883 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #46,635. Maciel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Maciel is currently ranked #12,883 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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