Anders vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Anders Rank #835

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Anders or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Mac mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anders and Mac boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.