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Mackenzie vs Flint

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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Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mackenzie Rank #1,867
Flint Rank #1,981

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mackenzie or Flint more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Flint mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Mackenzie and Flint boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.

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