Mac

At a glance

Mac is the #282 dog name in our records. About 1 in 946 male dogs is called Mac, and the name is steady.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Mac?

#282dog name of 19,856
1 in 946male dogs
480dogs in the records
#413cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 4%Boys 93%Not recorded 3%

4% girls · 96% boys among 464 dogs with a recorded sex

Mac over the years

Steady
04.48.82013: 2.7, 2014: 2.9, 2015: 3.0, 2016: 5.8, 2017: 4.8, 2018: 5.3, 2019: 6.8, 2020: 3.6, 2021: 5.8, 2022: 4.7, 2023: 7.7, 2024: 2.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Mac per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Mac

MackMickMoochMeechMakMicMeekMax

Questions

Is Mac a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (96% male).

How popular is Mac for dogs?

Mac is the #282 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 480 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Mac?

Mac is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Mac?

Mack, Mick and Mooch sound similar.

What breeds are often named Mac?

Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Mac.

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