Mack vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mack Rank #499

Alden Rank #577

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Mack or Alden more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Mack and Alden mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Mack and Alden boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.