Macon is a male name with American English pronunciation: MAY-kun (/meɪkən/). It is also sometimes seen as a variation of the name Mason. The origin of Macon is uncertain, but it is believed to have French roots. In terms of popularity in the United States, Macon has had varying levels of usage over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around the 3000s and 4000s in terms of occurrence, with an average of around 30-40 newborns given this name each year. Overall, Macon is a unique and distinctive name option for parents looking for something less common yet still meaningful for their baby boy.
Macon Bolling Allen was the first African American lawyer and judge in the United States, with a career spanning from the mid-19th century to the Reconstruction Era. |