Mac vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Mac Rank #696

Reese Rank #621

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Reese mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Mac and Reese boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.