Mac vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Mac Rank #696

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Pierce mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Mac and Pierce boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.