Boston vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#696
Total SSA Count
387
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Mac Rank #696

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #696 for Mac.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

Mac ___

  • Mac Henry
  • Mac James
  • Mac Oliver
  • Mac Arthur
  • Mac William
  • Mac Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boston

Austin Denver Hudson Brooklyn Camden

If you choose Mac

Beck Bo Finn Jax Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Mac more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Boston and Mac mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Boston and Mac boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.

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