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Macario
Pronounced mah-KAH-ree-oh /mΙΛkΙ.ri.oΚ/High
Meaning: Blessed, happy; Spanish form of Greek Makarios, a desert-saint nameHigh
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Macario descends from Greek Makarios, 'blessed, happy' β the beatitudes' own adjective β borne by Egyptian desert fathers and carried into Spanish through the saints' calendar. Mexico made it memorable twice: the Day-of-the-Dead film classic Macario and revolutionary-era bearers.
In the U.S. it is a rare heritage choice in Mexican and Filipino families (the Philippines' Macario Sakay adds patriot history). Four syllables of beatitude.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Macario mean?
Macario is the Spanish form of Greek Makarios and means 'blessed' or 'happy'.
How do you pronounce Macario?
It's said mah-KAH-ree-oh /mΙΛkΙ.ri.oΚ/ β four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Macario a boy or girl name?
Macario is a boy's name.
How popular is Macario?
Macario is a rare name in the U.S.