Danny vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Danny Rank #642

Mac Rank #696

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Danny or Mac more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Danny and Mac mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Danny and Mac boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.