Bruce vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Bruce Rank #540

Mac Rank #696

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Bruce or Mac more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Mac mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bruce and Mac boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.