Mackenzie vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mackenzie

Boy #1,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

English British American

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Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Clive Rank #2,057

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Mackenzie or Clive more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Clive mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Mackenzie and Clive boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.