Anderson vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Anderson Rank #357

Mack Rank #499

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Anderson or Mack more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Mack mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anderson and Mack boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.