Wilson vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Wilson Rank #645

Mack Rank #499

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Mack more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Mack mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wilson and Mack boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.