Shawn vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Shawn Rank #639

Mack Rank #499

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Mack more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Mack mean?

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

Are Shawn and Mack boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.