Mac

Meaning son of
Origin Gaelic, Irish, Scottish
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Mac
Popularity Moderate
Length 3
Syllables 1
Syllabification Mac

About Mac

Short, sharp, and utterly no-nonsense, Mac packs personality into three letters. This name has an everyman quality combined with unexpected coolness, feeling simultaneously approachable and distinctive. Its brevity is its superpower—easy to write, impossible to misspell, instantly memorable. Mac works across all contexts without modification, never needing to be shortened or formalized. The name has vintage charm experiencing renewed appreciation, offering old-school appeal with modern sensibility. It suggests someone straightforward and genuine, someone who doesn't need elaborate presentation to make an impact. Mac suits families who value authenticity and practicality, who appreciate classic American names without fussiness. The single syllable delivers complete satisfaction, proving that great names don't require length or complexity. It's friendly without being cutesy, simple without being simplistic, traditional without being dated—a remarkable balance to achieve in just three letters.

Variations of Name Mac

Mack
Mackie
Macklin
Macaulay

Nicknames for Mac

Macky
Mack
Mac

Famous People Named Mac

Mac MillerAmerican rapper
Mac DavisAmerican singer-songwriter
Mac DeMarcoCanadian singer-songwriter
Mac DreAmerican rapper
Mac MorganAustralian rugby player
Mac DanzigAmerican mixed martial artist
Mac WilsonAmerican football player
Mac McCaughanAmerican musician
Mac CurtisAmerican rockabilly musician
Mac ThornberryAmerican politician
Mac RobertsonAustralian aviator and philanthropist
Mac MaharajSouth African politician and anti-apartheid activist
Mac HarrisBritish racing driver
Mac SuzukiJapanese baseball player
Mac AndersonAmerican author and speaker
Mac FosterAmerican boxer

Characters Named Mac

Mac TaylorFrom the TV series "CSI - NY"
Mac ReynoldsFrom the novel "The Gods Themselves" by Isaac Asimov
Mac ReadyFrom the film "The Thing"
Mac SledgeFrom the film "Tender Mercies"
Mac GarganFrom the Marvel Comics universe