Mac vs Stanley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian Canadian

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Mac Rank #696

Stanley Rank #877

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #877 for Stanley.

Is Mac or Stanley more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Stanley at #877 in the United States.

What do Mac and Stanley mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Mac and Stanley boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Stanley is primarily a boy name.