Mac vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian Australian

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Mac Rank #696

Dane Rank #882

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Mac or Dane more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Mac and Dane mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Dane boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.