Mack vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Mack Rank #499

Shane Rank #602

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Mack or Shane more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Mack and Shane mean?

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

Are Mack and Shane boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.