Mac vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Mac Rank #696

Abner Rank #840

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Mac or Abner more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Mac and Abner mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mac and Abner boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.