What origin is the name Maecenas?

Maecenas comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Maecenas a popular name?

Maecenas is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Maecenas?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Maecenas — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Maecenas

Q: Is Maecenas a rare name?

Yes. Maecenas does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maecenas

Maecenas

Boy

english

3 syllables

Maecenas is an english boy's name meaning "A name known in English literature, specifically in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, referring to a loyal friend of Caesar.".

With english roots, Maecenas is a boy name that means "A name known in English literature, specifically in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, referring to a loyal friend of Caesar.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name known in English literature, specifically in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, referring to a loyal friend of Caesar.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Maecenas

Very rare in US records

What does Maecenas mean?

Maecenas is a boy name of english origin meaning "A name known in English literature, specifically in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, referring to a loyal friend of Caesar.".