Devin vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devin

Boy #516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fawn"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#516
Total SSA Count
593
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Devin Rank #516
Mac Rank #696

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 vs #696 for Mac.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devin ___

  • Devin James
  • Devin Michael
  • Devin Patrick
  • Devin Sean
  • Devin Ryan
  • Devin Owen

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 Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

If you choose Mac

Beck Bo Finn Jax Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or Mac more popular?

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Devin and Mac mean?

Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Devin and Mac boy or girl names?

Devin is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.

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