Calder vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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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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Calder Rank #2,005

Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Calder or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Calder and Mackenzie mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Calder and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Mackenzie is primarily a boy name.