Mac vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Mac Rank #696

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Shane mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Mac and Shane boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.