Mac vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Mac Rank #696

Harry Rank #780

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Mac or Harry more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Mac and Harry mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mac and Harry boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.