Harry vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Mac mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Harry and Mac boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.