Stanley vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanley

Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian Canadian

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Stanley Rank #877

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #877 for Stanley.

Is Stanley or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Stanley at #877 in the United States.

What do Stanley and Mac mean?

Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Stanley and Mac boy or girl names?

Stanley is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.