Mac vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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Mac Rank #696

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Salem mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mac and Salem boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.