Grey vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Grey Rank #878

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Mac mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Grey and Mac boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.