mack

Mack is a name and term with multiple origins and uses. As a surname and given name, it is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic mac meaning “son of.” It has become a standalone surname and is often used as a given name or nickname in English-speaking countries. It is also common as a shortened form of names such as Mackenzie, Malcolm, or MacKintosh.

Mack Trucks is the best-known use of the name in commerce. Mack Trucks is an American manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks founded in 1900 as Mack Brothers Motor Car Company by the Mack brothers. The company is known for durable road tractors and off-road vehicles, and it uses a bulldog emblem. Since 2009 it has operated as a subsidiary of the Volvo Group.

In contemporary slang, “mack” can refer to a person who is skilled at charm or courting partners; to “mack on” someone means to flirt or attempt to seduce. The term appears primarily in hip-hop and urban vernacular and has various spellings, including “Mac” and “Mack.”

Notable people with the name Mack appear across fields such as politics, sports, and the arts, either as a surname or given name. The name’s usage also extends to place names and cultural works, reflecting its broad adoption in English-speaking regions.