Mack vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mack Rank #499

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Mack or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Mack and Reed mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Mack and Reed boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.