Mac vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Mac Rank #696

Bode Rank #805

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Mac or Bode more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Mac and Bode mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Mac and Bode boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.