Joanna vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Jojo, Anna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Joanna Rank #329
Mackenzie Rank #200

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 vs #329 for Joanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joanna ___

  • Joanna Rose
  • Joanna Marie
  • Joanna Elizabeth
  • Joanna Grace
  • Joanna Lee

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 Joanna

Hannah Eliza Thomas Daniel Ruth

If you choose Mackenzie

Riley Avery Carter Peyton Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joanna or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Joanna at #329 in the United States.

What do Joanna and Mackenzie mean?

Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Joanna and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Joanna is primarily a girl name. Mackenzie is primarily a girl name.

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