Mack vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Mack Rank #499

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Mack or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Mack and Frederick mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mack and Frederick boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.