Kaylee vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaylee

Girl #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, fair"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#220
Total SSA Count
1,392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Lee, KK

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kaylee Rank #220
Mackenzie Rank #200

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 vs #220 for Kaylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaylee ___

  • Kaylee Grace
  • Kaylee Marie
  • Kaylee Ann
  • Kaylee Lynn
  • Kaylee Nicole
  • Kaylee Elizabeth

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 Kaylee

Jaden Tyler Hayden Brayden Madison

If you choose Mackenzie

Riley Avery Carter Peyton Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaylee or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Kaylee at #220 in the United States.

What do Kaylee and Mackenzie mean?

Kaylee means "slender, fair" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kaylee and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Kaylee is primarily a girl name. Mackenzie is primarily a girl name.

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