Mackenzie vs Stella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stella

Girl #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Star"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian English German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#49
Total SSA Count
4,264
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stell, Stelle

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mackenzie Rank #200
Stella Rank #49

Stella is more popular, ranked #49 vs #200 for Mackenzie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mackenzie ___

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

Stella ___

  • Stella Rose
  • Stella Grace
  • Stella Mae
  • Stella Jane
  • Stella Luna
  • Stella Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mackenzie

Riley Avery Carter Peyton Dylan

If you choose Stella

Luna Nova Aurora Leo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mackenzie or Stella more popular?

Stella is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Mackenzie at #200 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Stella mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Stella means "Star" (Latin origin).

Are Mackenzie and Stella boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a girl name. Stella is primarily a girl name.

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