Lawrence vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Lawrence Rank #510

Mac Rank #696

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Lawrence or Mac more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Mac mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lawrence and Mac boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.