Mac vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Mac Rank #696

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Porter mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Mac and Porter boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.