Shay vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Shay Rank #1,707

Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1867 for Mackenzie.

Is Shay or Mackenzie more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Mackenzie at #1867 in the United States.

What do Shay and Mackenzie mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shay and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Mackenzie is primarily a boy name.