Jefferson vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Mac mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jefferson and Mac boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.