Mac vs Brayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Old Celtic Brían

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Mac Rank #696

Brayan Rank #718

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #718 for Brayan.

Is Mac or Brayan more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Brayan at #718 in the United States.

What do Mac and Brayan mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brayan means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Old Celtic Brían origin).

Are Mac and Brayan boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Brayan is primarily a boy name.