Mac vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Mac Rank #696

Alec Rank #880

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Mac or Alec more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Mac and Alec mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Mac and Alec boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.