Mckay vs Graeme

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mckay

Boy #3,611 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grey home, gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English Australian Canadian

15 High Risk

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Mckay Rank #3,611

Graeme Rank #3,744

Mckay is more popular, ranked #3611 vs #3744 for Graeme.

Is Mckay or Graeme more popular?

Mckay is more popular, ranked #3611 compared to Graeme at #3744 in the United States.

What do Mckay and Graeme mean?

Mckay means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Graeme means "grey home, gravelly homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Mckay and Graeme boy or girl names?

Mckay is primarily a boy name. Graeme is primarily a boy name.