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Mackie

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAK-ee /ˈmæk.i/Medium

Meaning: Mackie is a Scottish and Irish surname and pet form of Mac- names (from Gaelic mac, 'son of'), also a diminutive of names like Mackenzie or Malcolm. As a given name it reads as a friendly nickname-name; we note the Gaelic route.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly nickname-name: Mackie is a pet form of Mac- names, from 'son of' (said 'MAK-ee'). A Gaelic pick, which we note.
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Origin LowScottish, Irish
MeaningMackie is a Scottish and Irish surname and pet form of Mac- names (from Gaelic mac, 'son of'), also a diminutive of names like Mackenzie or Malcolm. As a given name it reads as a friendly nickname-name; we note the Gaelic route.
U.S. rank (2025)#8661 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1942
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,032

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194219162025

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

As a boy's name, Mackie is a Scottish and Irish nickname-name from Mac- ('son of'), also a short form of Mackenzie or Malcolm. Cheerful and casual, it reads as a heritage nickname; we note the Gaelic route (said 'MAK-ee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely for boys. Rare, warm, and nickname-style.

Did you know? Mackie is a warm Scottish and Irish pet form of Mac- names — from mac, 'son of' — used as a surname and a friendly given name, which we note (said 'MAK-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mackie — Scottish/Irish pet form of Mac- names, 'son of'

Variations

MackyMackeyMac

Nicknames

MacMack

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If you like Mackie…

Mack— a like short Mac- boy's name
Mackenzie— a fuller name Mackie can shorten
Malcolm— a like Scottish Mac-adjacent pick
Maddox— a like warm modern M- choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mackie mean?

Mackie is a Scottish and Irish pet form of Mac- names, from mac ('son of'), which we note.

How do you pronounce Mackie?

It's said MAK-ee /ˈmæk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mackie a boy or girl name?

Here Mackie is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mackie?

Mackie is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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