Mac vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Mac Rank #696

Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Dorian mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Mac and Dorian boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.