Mac vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

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Mac Rank #696

Bear Rank #829

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Mac or Bear more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Mac and Bear mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Mac and Bear boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.