Mac vs Magnus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great"

Origin: Latin

Scandinavian Scottish Norwegian Swedish Danish

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Mac Rank #696

Magnus Rank #751

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #751 for Magnus.

Is Mac or Magnus more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Magnus at #751 in the United States.

What do Mac and Magnus mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Magnus means "great" (Latin origin).

Are Mac and Magnus boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Magnus is primarily a boy name.