Mac vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Mac Rank #696

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Kareem mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Mac and Kareem boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.