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Ari vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
805
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#499
Total SSA Count
612
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Mack Rank #499

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #499 for Mack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Mack more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Ari and Mack mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ari and Mack boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.

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