Mac vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Mac Rank #696

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Samson mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mac and Samson boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.