Mac vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Mac Rank #696

Jerry Rank #868

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Mac or Jerry more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Mac and Jerry mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mac and Jerry boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.