Mac vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Mac Rank #696

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Roy mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mac and Roy boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.