Mac vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Mac Rank #696

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Bruce mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Mac and Bruce boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.