Sam vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Sam Rank #652

Mac Rank #696

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Sam or Mac more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Sam and Mac mean?

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

Are Sam and Mac boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.