Mac vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Mac Rank #696

Byron Rank #884

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Mac or Byron more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Mac and Byron mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Byron boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.