Mac vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mac Rank #696

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Peyton mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Peyton boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.