Mac vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Mac Rank #696

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Sam mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mac and Sam boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.