Mack vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Mack Rank #499

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Mack or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Mack and Sean mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Mack and Sean boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.