Byron vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Byron Rank #884

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Byron or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Mac mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Byron and Mac boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.