Mac vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Mac Rank #696

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Dax mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Mac and Dax boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.