Ariel vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Ariel Rank #512

Mac Rank #696

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Ariel or Mac more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Mac mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ariel and Mac boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.