Cai vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Chinese English

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Boy #1,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Cai Rank #1,906

Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Cai or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Mackenzie mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cai and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Mackenzie is primarily a boy name.