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Maciel
UnisexMeaning of Maciel: Portuguese: 'house of God'
Maciel is a unisex name most strongly associated with Portuguese naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 15043rd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#15043
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
261
First recorded 1977 · peak 1992
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
24% boys · 76% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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Arabic & Persian · 3 syllables
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Irish · 1 syllable
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French · 2 syllables
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