Makarios \m(a)-ka-rios\ as a boy's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Makarios is "blessed". The name of at least 73 Catholic saints.

Makarios has 13 variant forms: Macaire, Macario, Macarios, Macarius, Maccario, Maccarios, Mackario, Mackarios, Makar, Makari, Makario, Makary and Makkarios.

For more information, see also the related name Mace.