People
Macon is a surname (variants include Mason, Meason), and may refer to:
- Nathaniel Macon (1758–1837), American politician in the early republic and namesake for many of the U.S. places
- Robert B. Macon (1859–1925), U.S. Representative from Arkansas
- Robert C. Macon (1890–1980), general in the U.S. Army during World War II
- Robert le Maçon (c. 1365–1443), chancellor of France, advisor to Charles VII and supporter of Joan of Arc
- Mark Macon (born 1969), former American professional basketball player
- Max Macon (1915–1989), American Major League Baseball player and Minor League Baseball manager
- Uncle Dave Macon (1870–1952), American country musician
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