Macon

Q: Is Macon a boy or girl name?

Macon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #70029, and as a boy name it ranks #4671.

Q: How popular is the name Macon?

Macon is ranked #70029 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ m-AYK-uhn ]

Girl Name #70,029 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Macon is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AYK-uhn.

Parents who love the name Macon often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Popularity Over Time

#70,029

Current Rank

Peaked 1977 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,029
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mac May Macie

Middle Name Ideas

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Macon Claire

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Macon Alice

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Macon Eden

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Macon Georgia

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Macon Alaia

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Macon Maeve

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Macon Eliza

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Macon Daisy

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Macon Brooklyn

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Macon Ayla

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Also a Boy Name

Macon is also used as a boy name, ranked #4671.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macon

Is Macon a boy or girl name?

Macon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70029. As a boy name, it is ranked #4671. Macon is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Macon?

Macon is pronounced m-AYK-uhn.

How popular is the name Macon?

Macon is currently ranked #70029 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Macon?

Common nicknames for Macon include Mac, May, and Macie.

Is Macon a common or rare name?

Macon is an uncommon name, ranked #70029 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Macon

Macon is a girl name .

Is Macon a boy or girl name? Macon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,029 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,671. Macon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Macon is currently ranked #70,029 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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