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Mackenzie vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mackenzie Rank #1,867
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1867 for Mackenzie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mackenzie or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Mackenzie at #1867 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Craig mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Mackenzie and Craig boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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