Ledger vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ledger

Boy #503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"record keeper"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#503
Total SSA Count
606
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ledge, Lee

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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

Ledger Rank #503
Mac Rank #696

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 vs #696 for Mac.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

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 Ledger

Archer Fletcher Scout Wren Sloane

If you choose Mac

Beck Bo Finn Jax Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ledger or Mac more popular?

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Ledger and Mac mean?

Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ledger and Mac boy or girl names?

Ledger is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.

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