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Mckenzie

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: From the Scottish MacCoinnich — 'son of Coinneach (the comely/fair/handsome one)'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of the comely one; son of the fair one: Mckenzie is a Scottish surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'muh-KEN-zee').
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningFrom the Scottish MacCoinnich — 'son of Coinneach (the comely/fair/handsome one)'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7506 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619172025

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

Mckenzie comes from the Scottish surname MacCoinnich — 'son of Coinneach', the comely, fair, or handsome one (routes layered, which we note). A great clan name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Mac).

In the U.S. it registers more often for girls today; here for boys. Rare for boys, son-of-the-comely-one at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Mckenzie comes from the Scottish MacCoinnich, 'son of Coinneach', the comely or fair one — a crisp, modern clan name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'muh-KEN-zee').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Mackenzie — Scottish surname; routes layered

Variations

MackenzieMcKenzieMakenzie

Nicknames

Mac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mckenzie mean?

Mckenzie is a Scottish surname — 'son of Coinneach (the comely/fair one)'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mckenzie?

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

Is Mckenzie a boy or girl name?

Mckenzie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Mckenzie?

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

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