Sam vs Mack

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 #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Sam Rank #652

Mack Rank #499

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

Is Sam or Mack more popular?

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

What do Sam and Mack mean?

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

Are Sam and Mack boy or girl names?

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