Maceo

Maceo (French Macéo) is a variant of the biblical name Matthias, which is common in Spain and France. The name means "gift of God," "gift of the Lord," or "given by JHWH (God)." Maceo is particularly common in France and North America.

What does the name Maceo mean?

Maceo (French Macéo) is derived from the biblical name Matthias and carries the meanings "gift of God," "gift of the Lord," or "given by JHWH (God)." Notable figures include the American musician Maceo Parker and the DJ Maceo Plex.

Where does the name Maceo come from?

The name Maceo, as a variant of the biblical name Matthias, has its origins in the ancient Hebrew Mattitjāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ). This is composed of the Hebrew words mattath (מַתַּת), meaning "gift, present," and jhwh (יהוה), the name of God. The composition is therefore: mattath (מַתַּת) = gift, present (Ancient Hebrew) and jhwh (יהוה) = JHWH/Jahweh, name of God (Ancient Hebrew).

How do you pronounce Maceo?

Ma-tze-o

When is the name day of Maceo?

The name day of Maceo is celebrated on February 24th in honor of the Apostle Matthias.

Popularity

In Germany, Maceo is a fairly sought-after first name. In 2022, it ranked 1,974th on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Maceo has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,643rd. Worldwide, Maceo is also present, with varying rankings in the first name charts of different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Mace

Famous people

• Maceo Parker (musician (saxophone))
• Maceo Robert Martinez (son of Halle Berry)