Mac vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Mac Rank #696

Heath Rank #852

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Mac or Heath more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Mac and Heath mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Heath boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.