Mac
Mac: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæk/
Meaning and origin of Mac
- A diminutive of the male given name Max.
Etymology
See macc for details.
How popular is Mac?
Since 1880, 58 girls and 11,397 boys in the U.S. have been named Mac (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3875 in 1945. Its highest rank for boys was #308 in 1942. In 2025 it ranked #696 for boys, with 395 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mac
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Mac
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Mac FAQ
What does the name Mac mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Max. See macc for details.
How popular is the name Mac?
Since 1880, 58 girls and 11,397 boys in the U.S. have been named Mac (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3875 in 1945. Its highest rank for boys was #308 in 1942. In 2025 it ranked #696 for boys, with 395 babies given the name.
Is Mac a boy or girl name?
Mac is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 58 girls and 11,397 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.