Cal vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Cal Rank #671

Mack Rank #499

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Mack more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Mack mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cal and Mack boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.