Mack vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Mack Rank #499

Cal Rank #671

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Mack or Cal more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Mack and Cal mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Mack and Cal boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.