Mac vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Mac Rank #696

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Jayson mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Mac and Jayson boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.