Mac vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

American English French

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Mac Rank #696

Gage Rank #834

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Mac or Gage more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Mac and Gage mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Mac and Gage boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.