Roy vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Roy Rank #542

Mac Rank #696

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Roy or Mac more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Roy and Mac mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Roy and Mac boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.