Mac vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Mac Rank #696

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Major mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Mac and Major boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.