Mack vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Mack Rank #499

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Mack or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Mack and King mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Mack and King boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.