Mackenzie vs Deegan

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

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Mazieon Brexton Kyan Bryar

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Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,678
Total SSA Count: 100
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Monty Kyrin Savion Hiram

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Popularity Comparison

Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Deegan Rank #1,678

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1867 for Mackenzie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mackenzie or Deegan more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Mackenzie at #1867 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Deegan mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mackenzie and Deegan boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.

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