Mac Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mac Name at a Glance

Name	Mac
Meaning	Son of. Scottish and Irish surname prefix sometimes used as a given name or nickname. Mack: (Scottish) Ancient Scottish given name.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mac Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mac means “Son of. Scottish and Irish surname prefix sometimes used as a given name or nickname. Mack: (Scottish) Ancient Scottish given name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mac Name Origin

Our database records Mac under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mac a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mac is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mac

When considering Mac for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.