Chris vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Chris Rank #651

Mac Rank #696

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Chris or Mac more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Chris and Mac mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Chris and Mac boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.