Mac vs Darwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Mac Rank #696

Darwin Rank #841

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Mac or Darwin more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Mac and Darwin mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Darwin boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.