Mac vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Mac Rank #696

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Davis mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Mac and Davis boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.