Richard vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Mack Rank #499

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Richard or Mack more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mack mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Mack boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.