Mac vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Mac Rank #696

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Donovan mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mac and Donovan boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.