Mack vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Mack Rank #499

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Mack or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Mack and Karson mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Mack and Karson boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.