Mackenzie vs Roderick

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Roderick Rank #1,904

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Mackenzie or Roderick more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Roderick mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mackenzie and Roderick boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.