Mack vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Mack Rank #499

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Mack or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Mack and Forrest mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Mack and Forrest boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.