Mac vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Mac Rank #696

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Gideon mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mac and Gideon boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.