Blessed or happy
Derived from the Greek word 'makarios', this name was historically used to denote a state of divine happiness or being blessed. It was a common name among early Christian saints, most notably Saint Macarius of Egypt, a 4th-century hermit and monk. In the ancient world, the term was often used to describe the state of the gods or those who had achieved a peaceful afterlife.
About 8 boys were named Macarius in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
4th-century Egyptian monk and hermit
Early Christian monk and contemporary of Macarius of Egypt
A character in the play Back to Methuselah · Back to Methuselah
