Macon
Gender: Boy
Meaning: One who works with stone; a stoneworker
Origin: Old French maçon — an occupational surname for a stonemason
Popularity: Ranked #7485 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mason. Shares the meaning 'One who works with stone; a stoneworker.'
Similar names: maceon, maycon, macoy, mackson, marcion, macen, maceo, macyn
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Macon? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Macon, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Macon
What does the name Macon mean?
Macon means “One who works with stone; a stoneworker” from Old French maçon — an occupational surname for a stonemason roots.
What is the origin of the name Macon?
Macon has Old French maçon — an occupational surname for a stonemason origin. The traditional meaning is “One who works with stone; a stoneworker”.
How popular is Macon?
Macon ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Macon most popular?
Macon peaked in 2015 with 48 babies registered that year.
Is Macon a boy or girl name?
Macon is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Macons in registered births are male.
Is the name Macon rising or falling in popularity?
Macon has risen 5159 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12353 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Macon been recorded?
Macon appears in birth records across 121 years — from 1898 through 2025.