Mack
Mack: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæk/
Meaning and origin of Mack
- A diminutive of the male given name Max.
Etymology
From either the male name Mack or mack, itself from mackerel, which comes from Old French maquerel, from Dutch makelaar. Compare French mec.
How popular is Mack?
Since 1880, 180 girls and 42,720 boys in the U.S. have been named Mack (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3176 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #96 in 1900. In 2025 it ranked #463 for boys, with 668 babies given the name.
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Mack FAQ
What does the name Mack mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Max. From either the male name Mack or mack, itself from mackerel, which comes from Old French maquerel, from Dutch makelaar. Compare French mec.
How popular is the name Mack?
Since 1880, 180 girls and 42,720 boys in the U.S. have been named Mack (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3176 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #96 in 1900. In 2025 it ranked #463 for boys, with 668 babies given the name.
Is Mack a boy or girl name?
Mack is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 180 girls and 42,720 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.