Mack vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Mack Rank #499

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Mack or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Mack and Malcolm mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mack and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.