Mac vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Mac Rank #696

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Danny mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Mac and Danny boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.