Mac vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mac Rank #696

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Boston mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Boston boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.