Mac vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Mac Rank #696

Douglas Rank #855

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Mac or Douglas more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Mac and Douglas mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mac and Douglas boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.