Mac vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Mac Rank #696

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Madden mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mac and Madden boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.