Mac vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Mac Rank #696

Darius Rank #746

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Mac or Darius more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Mac and Darius mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Mac and Darius boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.