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Macenzie

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Pronounced muh-KEN-zee /məˈkɛn.zi/High

Meaning: A modern spelling of Mackenzie, from Scottish Gaelic 'MacCoinnich', 'son of Coinneach' ('the comely/fair one'). Adopted widely as a girls' first name; the 'Ma-cen' spelling is stylistic.Medium

In 30 seconds: Macenzie respells Mackenzie — a Scottish clan name meaning 'son of the fair one.' Dropping the 'k' gives the popular girls' name a lighter look.

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Origin HighScottish, Gaelic

MeaningA modern spelling of Mackenzie, from Scottish Gaelic 'MacCoinnich', 'son of Coinneach' ('the comely/fair one'). Adopted widely as a girls' first name; the 'Ma-cen' spelling is stylistic.

U.S. rank (2014)#18161 ↘ Falling

2014 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 329

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Macenzie is a respelling of Mackenzie, from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, 'son of Coinneach' ('the fair, comely one'). Like many clan surnames, it crossed to girls' first-name use in the late 20th century.

This spelling stayed rare — a few dozen girls a year near 2000 — one softened variant among the many spellings of a very popular name.

Did you know? Mackenzie began as a Scottish surname for the descendants of Coinneach, 'the comely one,' long before it became a favorite American girls' name.

Overall data confidence 80%

References — Macenzie — Mackenzie variant; Gaelic 'MacCoinnich'

Variations

MackenzieMakenzieMckenzie

Nicknames

MacKenzie

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Mackenzie— the standard spelling Macenzie restyles

Makenzie— a close sister spelling of the same name

Kenzie— the short form shared by all these spellings

Mckenna— another Scottish/Irish surname turned girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macenzie mean?

Macenzie is a spelling of Mackenzie and means 'son of Coinneach,' the fair or comely one, from a Scottish surname.

How do you pronounce Macenzie?

It's said muh-KEN-zee /məˈkɛn.zi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Macenzie a boy or girl name?

Macenzie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Macenzie?

Macenzie is a rare spelling; Mackenzie itself is very popular, but this exact form stayed uncommon.