Mac vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

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Mac Rank #696

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Troy mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Mac and Troy boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.