Mac vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mac Rank #696

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Alden mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Alden boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.