Hugh vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Hugh Rank #765

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Mac mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hugh and Mac boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.