Duke vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Duke Rank #710

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Mac mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Duke and Mac boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.