Darryl vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,803
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Hazen Eliott Sebastien Avion

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Mackenzie

Boy #1,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,867
Total SSA Count: 86
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Mayer Adin Beauden Koby

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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803

Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1867 for Mackenzie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Mackenzie more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Mackenzie at #1867 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Mackenzie mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Darryl and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Mackenzie is primarily a boy name.

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