Mac vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mac Rank #696

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Layton mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Layton boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.