Rob Mac Explains Name Switch in Cheeky Video

Rob Mac has finally put an end to the decades-long struggle of hearing his surname mangled by fans, broadcasters and even close friends. In a tongue-in-cheek, slightly X-rated video shared on social media, the Wrexham co-owner—born Rob McElhenney—announced that he is officially shortening his name to the far simpler “Rob Mac.”

Why Rob Mac ditched McElhenney

The “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star confessed that he was “sick of correcting people” who stumbled over McElhenney’s Irish spelling. After polling friends and family, he settled on Rob Mac, joking that the new moniker is “exactly 50 percent less confusing.” The rebrand also keeps the “Mac” prefix that links him to his ancestry while sparing newscasters the phonetic gymnastics.

A marketing boost for Wrexham

Fellow co-owner Ryan Reynolds was quick to endorse the switch, teasing that the club shop is already printing fresh “Rob Mac” scarves. Merchandise aside, the simplified name should help global audiences—and potential sponsors—remember one of the men behind Wrexham’s Cinderella rise from the National League to League Two and, now, a push toward the Championship.

Fans react to the playful reveal

Supporters flooded X (formerly Twitter) with approval, many admitting they had been mispronouncing McElhenney for years. Some even suggested that “Rob Mac” sounds like a classic centre-half from the 1970s, perfectly suited to the club’s working-class roots.

Opinion

Dropping a “douchey” video to unveil a streamlined name fits Rob Mac’s brand of self-deprecating humour. It’s a clever move that keeps the spotlight on Wrexham’s feel-good story while making life easier for commentators everywhere—proof that even a small tweak can score big in modern football marketing.