Mac vs Chosen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"selected, set apart, elected"

Origin: Old English

American African American Christian

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Mac Rank #696

Chosen Rank #620

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Chosen more popular?

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Chosen mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Chosen means "selected, set apart, elected" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Chosen boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Chosen is primarily a boy name.