Mack

The name is an Anglo-Norman diminutive form of Magnus, which is either from the Latin (great) or the Old Norse, Magni (strong).

In England, Mack has been in use since the 11th-century and was introduced by Scandinavian settlers.

The name may have also been used in reference to the Gaelic mac (son).

In the United States, Mack peaked at #96 in 1900. As of 2016, it was the 679th most popular male name.

Sources

• http://www.behindthename.com/name/mack-1
• http://www.behindthename.com/name/mack-2
• https://www.ssa.gov