Dane vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Dane Rank #882

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dane or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Mac mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dane and Mac boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.