Mac vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

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Mac Rank #696

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Chris mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Mac and Chris boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.