Mac vs Lachlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lakes"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Australian Irish

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Mac Rank #696

Lachlan Rank #692

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Lachlan more popular?

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Lachlan mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lachlan means "land of lakes" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mac and Lachlan boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Lachlan is primarily a boy name.