Mack vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Mack Rank #499

Sam Rank #652

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Mack or Sam more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Mack and Sam mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mack and Sam boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.