Mckay vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mckay

Boy #3,611 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Mckay Rank #3,611

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3611 for Mckay.

Is Mckay or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Mckay at #3611 in the United States.

What do Mckay and Kris mean?

Mckay means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Mckay and Kris boy or girl names?

Mckay is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.