Mac vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Mac Rank #696

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Allen mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Mac and Allen boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.