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Makenzie

OriginSpelling variation of Mackenzie
Meaning"son of Kenneth"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#700

2025 SSA

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

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Makenzie is traditionally a Scottish surname that has been adopted as a masculine given name. It derives from the Gaelic 'MacCoinnich,' meaning 'son of Coinneach' (Kenneth), which further translates to 'handsome' or 'fair one.' As a male name, Makenzie is less common than its use for girls, representing a case of a name that has shifted predominantly to feminine usage in recent decades. The masculine version maintains connections to Scottish heritage and clan traditions. While relatively uncommon for boys in contemporary naming patterns, Makenzie offers a distinctive option with historical roots and a modern sound that fits with other surname-style names for boys.

Pronounced mah-KEN-zee.

As of October 2026, Makenzie ranked #700 for girls in US births in 2025 and #13433 for boys in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #139 for girls in 2011 and #3108 for boys in 1993.

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