Mac vs Wylder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"untamed, wild-natured"

Origin: English

American

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Mac Rank #696

Wylder Rank #680

Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Wylder more popular?

Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Wylder mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wylder means "untamed, wild-natured" (English origin).

Are Mac and Wylder boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Wylder is primarily a boy name.