Mac vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

American English Australian

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Mac Rank #696

Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Taylor mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Mac and Taylor boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.