Macario

Meaning of Macario

Macario is a male name rooted in the ancient Greek adjective makários, meaning “blessed” or “fortunate,” which passed into Latin and later took hold in Spanish-speaking cultures. Associated with early Christian figures such as Saint Macarius of Egypt, the name has been woven into Iberian and Latin American religious traditions and regional folklore, conveying a sense of spiritual poise and quiet resilience. Though relatively rare in Anglo-American contexts, Macario has maintained a modest presence in the United States in recent years—roughly thirty to forty boys receive the name annually, typically placing it in the high 800s by rank. Pronounced mah-KAH-ree-oh (/ma.ka.ˈɾjo/) in Spanish, Macario blends classical heritage with distinctive cultural flair, offering parents a choice that feels both venerable and uncommon.