Houston vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Houston Rank #704

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Mac mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Houston and Mac boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.