Zac

Zac: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /zĂŠk/

Meaning and origin of Zac

  • Alternative form of Zach, a diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary.

How popular is Zac?

37U.S. babies in 2025
#1792peak rank (2014)
1,600babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,600 boys in the U.S. have been named Zac. Its highest rank for boys was #1792 in 2014. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Zac FAQ

What does the name Zac mean?

Alternative form of Zach, a diminutive of the male given names Zachariah, Zacharias, and Zachary.

How popular is the name Zac?

Since 1880, 1,600 boys in the U.S. have been named Zac. Its highest rank for boys was #1792 in 2014. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Zac a boy or girl name?

Zac is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,600 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.