Mac vs Aureus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

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Mac Rank #696

Aureus Rank #18,328

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Mac or Aureus more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Mac and Aureus mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Mac and Aureus boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.