Mac vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Mac Rank #696

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Drew mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Mac and Drew boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.