Caitlen vs Mckay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mckay

Boy #3,611 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,611
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Kay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Caitlen Rank #21,553
Mckay Rank #3,611

Mckay is more popular, ranked #3611 vs #21553 for Caitlen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caitlen ___

No pairings available yet.

Mckay ___

  • Mckay James
  • Mckay Reid
  • Mckay Grant
  • Mckay Douglas
  • Mckay Alistair
  • Mckay Callum

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caitlen or Mckay more popular?

Mckay is more popular, ranked #3611 compared to Caitlen at #21553 in the United States.

What do Caitlen and Mckay mean?

Mckay means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Caitlen and Mckay boy or girl names?

Caitlen is primarily a girl name. Mckay is primarily a boy name.

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