Melissa vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American Italian

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Girl #200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Kenneth"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Scottish English

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Melissa Rank #377

Mackenzie Rank #200

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 vs #377 for Melissa.

Is Melissa or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Mackenzie mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Melissa and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Mackenzie is primarily a girl name.