Mac vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Mac Rank #696

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Cal mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Mac and Cal boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.