Mac vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Mac Rank #696

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Seth mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Mac and Seth boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.