Colleen vs Mackenna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colleen

Girl #2,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"girl, young woman"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,797
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole, Coco

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Colleen Rank #2,797
Mackenna Rank #2,990

Colleen is more popular, ranked #2797 vs #2990 for Mackenna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colleen ___

  • Colleen Marie
  • Colleen Ann
  • Colleen Patricia
  • Colleen Frances
  • Colleen Rose
  • Colleen Elizabeth

Mackenna ___

  • Mackenna Rose
  • Mackenna Grace
  • Mackenna Claire
  • Mackenna Leigh
  • Mackenna Ann
  • Mackenna Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colleen

Bridget Siobhan Patrick Kieran Maureen

If you choose Mackenna

Rowan Finley Brady Cassidy Delaney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colleen or Mackenna more popular?

Colleen is more popular, ranked #2797 compared to Mackenna at #2990 in the United States.

What do Colleen and Mackenna mean?

Colleen means "girl, young woman" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mackenna means "daughter of the fire-born" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colleen and Mackenna boy or girl names?

Colleen is primarily a girl name. Mackenna is primarily a girl name.

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