Mckay vs Welles

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 #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mckay Rank #3,611

Welles Rank #3,522

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3611 for Mckay.

Is Mckay or Welles more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Mckay at #3611 in the United States.

What do Mckay and Welles mean?

Mckay means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Mckay and Welles boy or girl names?

Mckay is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.