Mackenzie vs Malcom

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 #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1867 for Mackenzie.

Is Mackenzie or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Mackenzie at #1867 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Malcom mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mackenzie and Malcom boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.