Middle Names, Surnames, and Nicknames
Mac Names
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About this list
Names that start with Mac or Mc are Irish or Scottish patronymics designating "son of." Of course, many of the most popular Mac names today, such as Mackenzie and McKenna, are usually given to girls. But there are a raft of lesser-used Mac names that work well for boys and lead to the adorable short form Mac.
Along with Mackenzie and McKenna, other Mac names in the US Top 1000 include McKinley, McKenzie, and Mack itself. Mac and Mc names including Macallister, McCoy, and McGreggor have been chosen by celebrities for their children.
If you have a Mac name on your family tree, consider co-opting it as a name for your son or daughter. Or select from our list of Mac and Mc Names below.
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Mackenzie
Scottish
"son of Kenneth"
Originally inspired as by eighties TV actress Mackenzie Phillips, parents since have flocked to Mackenzie for their daughters. Now a staple All-American choice, Mackenzie has ranked in the US Top…
Mckenna
Irish
"son of Kenneth"
Mackenzie begat McKenna - a catchy but very trendy choice. While the Mc or Mac prefix means "son of," this is much more popular as a girl name in the US, peaking at #177 in 2002.
Mckenzie
Spelling variation of Mackenzie, Scottish
"son of Kenneth"
Used quietly on boys in the US since the early 20th century, Mckenzie was abruptly overtaken by the Mackenzie spelling back in 1973 when actress Mackenzie Phillips introduced the name as a…
Mckinley
Scottish
"son of the fair hero"
Presidential name that makes a fresh substitute for MacKenzie or McKenna. Possible spelling variations include MacKinley, MacKinlee, Makinleigh ad almost infinitum. McKinley is one of the Scottish…
Mccoy
Anglicization of MacAoidh or MacAodha, Scottish, Irish
"son of Aodh; son of fire"
One of many Irish and Scottish surnames starting with Mac and Mc that also feel usable as given names, McCoy has a jaunty and energetic sound. The name entered the US Top 1000 in 2020, and was given…
Macaulay
Scottish
"son of righteousness"
Made famous by former child star Macaulay Culkin, one of the more popular Mac names.
Macarthur
Scottish
"son of Arthur"
The Mc and Mac surnames are asserting themselves as first names and this is among the most usable. MacArthur or McArthur makes a perfect honorific for an ancestral Arthur and leads directly to the…
Macallan
Macallan is a distinctive masculine name with Scottish origins, most famously associated with the renowned single malt whisky distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland. The name derives from the…
Macauly
Macauly is a masculine name primarily recognized as a spelling variant of Macaulay, which originated as a Scottish and Irish surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. Derived from…
Macaully
Macaully is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Macaulay or MacAulay, which originated as a Scottish and Irish surname. The Gaelic origin 'Mac Amhalghaidh' means 'son of…
Macawlay
Macawlay is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Macaulay, a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Amhalghaidh,' meaning 'son of Amhalghaidh.' The original Gaelic name…
Macbeth
Scottish
"son of life"
Although appearing as a patronym (nope, it doesn't mean "son of Elizabeth"), Macbeth originated as a given name. It is derived from the Gaelic MacBeatha, describing a religious man. The Shakespearean…
Maccarter
Maccarter is an extremely rare masculine name that appears to have originated as a surname. It likely derives from the Scottish and Irish surname MacArthur (son of Arthur) or possibly as a variant of…
Maccauley
Maccauley is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish origins, representing a variant spelling of Macaulay or McCauley. These names derive from the Gaelic 'Mac Amhalghaidh,' meaning 'son of…
Macarthur
Macarthur as a feminine given name is quite unusual, as it's traditionally a Scottish surname meaning "son of Arthur." The name gained prominence through historical figures like General Douglas…
Macegan
Macegan is a modern masculine name that appears to be a blended creation combining elements of traditional names. It likely incorporates the Scottish/Irish prefix 'Mac' meaning 'son of' with 'Egan'…
Macdonald
Scottish
"son of Donald"
Between "Old MacDonald" and Big Mac allusions, this would be a risky choice.
Macauley
Macauley is a masculine name of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Amhalghaidh, meaning "son of Amhalghaidh" (an ancient personal name). Historically used as a…
Macenzie
Macenzie is an alternative spelling of the more common Mackenzie or McKenzie, a name with Scottish Gaelic origins meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'fair one.' Originally a surname, it became popular as a…
Macclayn
Macclayn is a masculine name that appears to be a modern, creative spelling variant of McClain or MacLean, traditional Scottish surnames meaning 'son of the servant of Saint John.' This contemporary…