Boston vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boston Rank #628

Mac Rank #696

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Boston or Mac more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Boston and Mac mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Boston and Mac boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.