The baby name Maceo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈseɪ.oʊ/ (muh-SAY-oh).
The baby name Maceo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈseɪ.oʊ/ (muh-SAY-oh).
Maceo is Italian, Spanish in Origin.
With roots in the Romance languages, Maceo is widely regarded as a regional Italian–Spanish offshoot of Matthew (Italian Matteo, Spanish Mateo), ultimately from Hebrew Matityahu, “gift of Yahweh.” Medieval Italian records show related spellings such as Maseo and Masseo, and an Occitan-influenced form Macéo appears in France. The concise -eo ending gives it a streamlined, modern sound while keeping the biblical meaning intact.
Usage has been strongest in the Afro‑Caribbean and African‑American spheres: the name gained honorific currency in Cuba in tribute to independence hero Antonio Maceo, and later visibility in the United States through composer Maceo Pinkard and saxophonist Maceo Parker. Variant forms and cognates include Maseo, Masseo, Matteo, Mateo, Mathieu/Matéo, Matheus, and Matthew; short forms may be Mac, Ace, or Teo. The name blends heritage gravitas with jazzy, contemporary flair.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maceo | Martinez | Halle Berry | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #136 | 2 | 1,769 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #305 | 5 | 2,601 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #377 | 11 | 2,865 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #825 | 68 | 7,044 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #939 | 13 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Maceo is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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