Mac vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Mac Rank #696

Dillon Rank #870

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Mac or Dillon more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Mac and Dillon mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Mac and Dillon boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.