Darryl vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, D

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803
Mackenzie Rank #200

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darryl ___

  • Darryl James
  • Darryl Lee
  • Darryl Wayne
  • Darryl Eugene
  • Darryl Ray
  • Darryl Lynn

Mackenzie ___

  • Mackenzie Grace
  • Mackenzie Mae
  • Mackenzie Elizabeth
  • Mackenzie Rose
  • Mackenzie Brooke
  • Mackenzie Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

If you choose Mackenzie

Riley Avery Carter Peyton Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Mackenzie mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Darryl and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Mackenzie is primarily a girl name.

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