Mac vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Mac Rank #696

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Drake mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Mac and Drake boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.