US Popularity:1223
Origin:Gaelic
Other Origin(s):Irish, Scottish
Meaning:Son, son of
Mac is a masculine name of Gaelic origin. Meaning “son” or “son of,” Mac is often used as a prefix to Scottish and Irish surnames. However, Mac is versatile and can also stand tall on its own as a forename or nickname. There are many alternative versions of Mac, including Mackenzie, Maxwell, and the ancient Scottish Mack, providing endless possibilities for naming baby.
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Mac Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mac is currently #1535 on The Bump
Boy:Mac is currently #432 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mac is currently #1223 in U.S. births
Boy:Mac is currently #426 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1223
in 2022
+ 156
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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