Mac vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Mac Rank #696

Neil Rank #866

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Mac or Neil more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Mac and Neil mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Mac and Neil boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.