Boston vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boston Rank #628

Mack Rank #499

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Mack more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Mack mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Boston and Mack boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.