Mac vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Mac Rank #696

Robin Rank #809

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Mac or Robin more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Mac and Robin mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Mac and Robin boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.