Mac vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Mac Rank #696

Layne Rank #697

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Mac or Layne more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Mac and Layne mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Layne boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.