Mac vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

American Scandinavian Welsh English

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Mac Rank #696

Jon Rank #893

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Mac or Jon more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Mac and Jon mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mac and Jon boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.