Mac vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Mac Rank #696

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Richard mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mac and Richard boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.