Mac vs Ridge

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Mac Rank #696

Ridge Rank #529

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Ridge more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Ridge mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Ridge boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Ridge is primarily a boy name.