Major vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Major Rank #581

Mac Rank #696

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Major or Mac more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Major and Mac mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Major and Mac boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.