Wilson vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Wilson Rank #645

Mac Rank #696

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Wilson or Mac more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Mac mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wilson and Mac boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.