Mac

Boy's name

Mac is a Scottish and Irish surname prefix meaning "son of" or "descendant of." It is commonly used as a prefix in Gaelic surnames.

Meaning Son
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 387 Rising
Peak year 2022

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mac Miller - Rapper and songwriter
  • Macaulay Culkin - Actor, "Home Alone" star
  • Mac Dre - Rapper, Bay Area hip-hop pioneer
  • Mac DeMarco - Singer-songwriter, indie rock musician
  • Mac Davis - Singer-songwriter, "Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me"
  • MacKenzie Scott - Philanthropist, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos
  • Mac Danzig - MMA fighter, "The Ultimate Fighter" winner
  • Mac King - Magician, known for comedy magic show
  • Mac Wiseman - Bluegrass musician, Country Music Hall of Famer
  • Mac Jones - NFL quarterback, New England Patriots

Brothers for Mac

Boy names closely related to Mac

Sisters for Mac

Girl names closely related to Mac

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Mac

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