Mac vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Mac Rank #696

Houston Rank #704

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Mac or Houston more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Mac and Houston mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Mac and Houston boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.