Mack vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mack Rank #499

Boston Rank #628

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Mack or Boston more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Mack and Boston mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Mack and Boston boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.