Ray vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Ray Rank #777

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Mac mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ray and Mac boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.