Mac vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Mac Rank #696

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Wilson mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Mac and Wilson boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.