Mack

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Mack means "son of" and was originally a prefix attached to a father's name. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Mac," which means "son" or "boy." Mack also has Germanic origins and is a shortened form of the name "Maximilian," which means "greatest."
Pronunciation
MACK (rhymes with Jack)
MAK
Popularity
Mack is not among the top 1000 popular names in the USA. It is more commonly used as a nickname or surname rather than a first name.

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Mack Name meanings & History

The name Mack means "son of" and was originally a prefix attached to a father's name. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Mac," which means "son" or "boy." Mack also has Germanic origins and is a shortened form of the name "Maximilian," which means "greatest.". From a surname, originally a shortened form of various Irish and Scottish surnames beginning with Mac or Mc (from Irish mac meaning "son"). It is also used as a generic slang term for a man. Mack is a popular name for boys in Scotland and other English-speaking countries. It is often used as a first name or as a nickname or surname.

Zodiac Sign of Mack: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mack:

M: Manipulative,Maternal,Mushy,Memorabilia,Mother,Mommy,Memory

A: Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive

C: Curious,Candid,Choice,Chatty,Copycat,Cute,Clever

K: Kundalini,Karma,Kind,Karate

Mack is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some of the notable people with the name Mack include Mack Brown (American football coach), Mack Sennett (film director), and Mack Wilds (actor/singer).

2.) Mack (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Son of; greatest


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Description: Son of; greatest. Medieval short form of Magnus, brought to Britain by Scandinavian settlers. Mack is generally used as a given name for boys in English speaking countries.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Mack include baseball player Connie Mack, actor Mackenzie Crook, and singer-songwriter Macklemore.

3.) Mack (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish, Scottish) short for “Mc” or “Mac” surname; friendly

Other Forms: Mackee, Macki, Mackie, Macky


4.) Mack (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) a short form of names beginning with “Mac” and “Mc.”

Other Forms: Macke, Mackey, Mackie, Macks, Macky, Mak


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