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Macarius

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KAIR-ee-us /məˈkɛr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: A Latinized form of the Greek Makarios — 'blessed; happy; fortunate'; borne by several early saintsLow

In 30 seconds: Blessed; happy: Macarius is Greek/Latin. Stately, classic, and warm (said 'muh-KAIR-ee-us').
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Origin LowGreek, Latin
MeaningA Latinized form of the Greek Makarios — 'blessed; happy; fortunate'; borne by several early saints
U.S. rank (2024)#9498 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220052024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Macarius is a Latinized form of the Greek Makarios — 'blessed; happy; fortunate'; borne by several early saints. A stately, classic name (said 'muh-KAIR-ee-us').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox and Catholic families. Rare, blessed-and-happy at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Macarius is a Latinized form of the Greek Makarios, 'blessed; happy; fortunate' — borne by several early saints, and stately (said 'muh-KAIR-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Macarius — Greek Makarios

Variations

MakariosMacarioMakary

Nicknames

Mac

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Martavius— echoes that soft -us sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macarius mean?

Macarius is a Latinized form of the Greek Makarios — 'blessed; happy; fortunate'.

How do you pronounce Macarius?

It's said muh-KAIR-ee-us /məˈkɛr.i.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Macarius a boy or girl name?

Macarius is a boy's name.

How popular is Macarius?

Macarius is a very rare name in the U.S.

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