Mac vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

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Mac Rank #696

Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Saul mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Mac and Saul boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.