Mack vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Mack Rank #499

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Mack or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Mack and Ari mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mack and Ari boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.