Neil vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Neil Rank #866

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Mac mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Neil and Mac boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.