Mac vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Mac Rank #696

Hugh Rank #765

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Mac or Hugh more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Mac and Hugh mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Mac and Hugh boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.