Mac vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Mac Rank #696

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Shawn mean?

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

Are Mac and Shawn boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.