Holmes vs Mackie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mackie

Boy #19,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,750
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Mack

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Holmes Rank #19,710
Mackie Rank #19,750

Holmes is more popular, ranked #19710 vs #19750 for Mackie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holmes ___

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Mackie ___

  • Mackie James
  • Mackie Reid
  • Mackie Alexander
  • Mackie Callum
  • Mackie Douglas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holmes or Mackie more popular?

Holmes is more popular, ranked #19710 compared to Mackie at #19750 in the United States.

What do Holmes and Mackie mean?

Mackie means "son of the fair one" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Holmes and Mackie boy or girl names?

Holmes is primarily a boy name. Mackie is primarily a boy name.

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