Mac vs Princeton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #615 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince's town"

Origin: English

American African American

✓ All Clear

Mac Rank #696

Princeton Rank #615

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Princeton more popular?

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Princeton mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Princeton means "prince's town" (English origin).

Are Mac and Princeton boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Princeton is primarily a boy name.