Mac vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Mac Rank #696

Avi Rank #846

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Mac or Avi more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Mac and Avi mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mac and Avi boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.