Blessed or happy
Derived from the Greek name Makarios, it signifies a person who is blessed or fortunate. Historically, it was a popular name among early Christian saints and remains used in Eastern Orthodox traditions.
About 257 boys were named Makari in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Metropolitan of Moscow and a prominent saint in the Russian Orthodox Church
Russian Orthodox archimandrite and missionary to the Altai Mountains
The same feel as Makari — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
