Mac vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Mac Rank #696

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Clay mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Clay boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.