Mac vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Mac Rank #696

Jefferson Rank #711

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Mac or Jefferson more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Mac and Jefferson mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Mac and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.