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Maciel

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-see-EL /mɑː.siˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish and Portuguese surname Maciel, most often traced to Macías (a medieval form of Matthew, 'gift of God'); some link it to a place name. Carried into first-name use. Routes layered — we note it.Low

In 30 seconds: A Latin surname name: Maciel traces to Macias (from Matthew, 'gift of God'), said 'mah-see-EL.' Routes layered, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, Portuguese
MeaningA Spanish and Portuguese surname Maciel, most often traced to Macías (a medieval form of Matthew, 'gift of God'); some link it to a place name. Carried into first-name use. Routes layered — we note it.
U.S. rank (2025)#13182 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919922025

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

Maciel is an Iberian surname, usually tied to Macías (from Matthew, 'gift of God'), though some link it to a place. As a first name it reads warm and distinctive — rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-see-EL').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Latin communities. Rare, surname-style, and warm.

Did you know? Maciel is a Spanish and Portuguese surname, most often traced to Macías — a medieval form of Matthew, 'gift of God' — worn today as a warm given name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'mah-see-EL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Maciel — Iberian surname from Macías/Matthew; layered

Variations

MacíasMaciellMasiel

Nicknames

MaciEl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maciel mean?

Maciel is a Spanish/Portuguese surname, most often from Macías (a form of Matthew, 'gift of God'). The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Maciel?

It's said mah-see-EL /mɑː.siˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Maciel a boy or girl name?

Maciel is a boy's name.

How popular is Maciel?

Maciel is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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