Variation of Michael, meaning who is like God
Maycon is a phonetic Portuguese adaptation of the English name Michael. It gained significant popularity in Brazil during the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of adopting American-sounding names with localized spelling. Like its source name, it ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el.
About 5 boys were named Maycon in 2025.
Brazilian professional footballer for Corinthians
Brazilian midfielder known simply as Maycon
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
