Lily vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Lily Rank #24
Mackenzie Rank #200

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 vs #200 for Mackenzie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

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 Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

If you choose Mackenzie

Riley Avery Carter Peyton Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lily or Mackenzie more popular?

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Mackenzie at #200 in the United States.

What do Lily and Mackenzie mean?

Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lily and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Lily is primarily a girl name. Mackenzie is primarily a girl name.

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