Dennis vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Dennis Rank #708

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Mac mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dennis and Mac boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.