Mac vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Mac Rank #696

Alvin Rank #792

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Mac or Alvin more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Mac and Alvin mean?

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

Are Mac and Alvin boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.