Lena vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Kenneth"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Lena Rank #263

Mackenzie Rank #200

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Mackenzie mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lena and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Mackenzie is primarily a girl name.