Mac vs Donald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Mac Rank #696

Donald Rank #673

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Donald more popular?

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Donald mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mac and Donald boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Donald is primarily a boy name.