Meaning & Origin
Maceo (a town, a municipality of Antioquia department, Colombia)
Maceo is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu meaning 'gift of God.' It gained recognition through Maceo Parker, the legendary funk saxophonist who played with James Brown, giving the name serious musical cool.
Maceo is also well-known as the name of Mick Jagger and L'Wren Scott's nephew, adding to its cultural cachet.