Mackenzie vs Syrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Syrus

Boy #1,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, sunshine"

Origin: Old Persian khur

Cultural Roots

Persian American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,724
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mackenzie Rank #200
Syrus Rank #1,724

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 vs #1724 for Syrus.

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

Syrus ___

  • Syrus James
  • Syrus Lee
  • Syrus Alexander
  • Syrus Cole
  • Syrus Grant
  • Syrus Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mackenzie

Riley Avery Carter Peyton Dylan

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mackenzie or Syrus more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Syrus mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Mackenzie and Syrus boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a girl name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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