Mac vs Lian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Mac Rank #696

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Lian mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Mac and Lian boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.