Mac vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Mac Rank #696

Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Ariel mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mac and Ariel boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.