How to Pronounce Mackenzie
Click Me Audio
Mackenzie name meaning
Last Name
14k
in the U.S.
in 2010
14k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Mackenzie mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Mackenzie
User Submitted Origins
English
50%
Scottish
44%
American
3%
Irish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from the United States, the name Mackenzie is of Scottish origin and means "child of the wise leader".
- A user from Australia says the name Mackenzie is of New Zealand origin and means "Child of a wise leader".
- According to 2 people from the United States and Australia, the name Mackenzie is of Australian / English origin and means "Good looking".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Mackenzie means "Leader, kind, listens, cares about others" and is of American origin.
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Mackenzie means "Daugter of Irish leader" and is of French origin.
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Mackenzie means "Beautiful".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Mackenzie is of German origin and means "Beautiful flower".
- A submission from the United States says the name Mackenzie means "Beautiful angel" and is of American origin.
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Mackenzie means "Son of a wise ruler" and is of Scottish origin.
- A user from Oregon, U.S. says the name Mackenzie means "Strong willed".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Mackenzie
a Canadian river; flows into the Beaufort Sea.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A Canadian river; flows into the Beaufort Sea
- Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
Wiktionary
Scottish Gaelic Mac (“son of”) + Kenzie (“the intelligent one" or possibly "the wise ruler”) or “the bright one/the one born of fire”. Possible alternate: Gaelic MacCoinneach (“Son of Kenneth”). Originally a surname, the family motto being “I shine, not burn.”
- A surname of Scottish origin.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1970s and later usage, also in the form Makenzie.
- A male given name.
- A river in the Northwest Territories, the longest in Canada, running from Great Slave Lake to the Beaufort Sea.
Notable Persons Named Mackenzie
Notable Persons Named Mackenzie
Mackenzie Davis
Mackenzie Davis is an actress. Her career lasted from 2011 to 2011. Mackenzie was born on April 1st, 1987 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Mackenzie Phillips
Mackenzie Phillips is an actress, singer, actor, and singing. She was most active from 1973 to 1973. Mackenzie was given the name Laura Mackenzie Phillips by her parent John Phillips (musician) on November 10th, 1959 in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. Mackenzie is also known as Mackinzie Phillips.
MacKenzie Bezos
MacKenzie was given the name MacKenzi S. Tuttle on April 7th, 1970 in San Francisco, California, US.
Mackenzie Foy
Mackenzie Foy is an actress, model (people), actor, and model. She has been prominent since 2009. Mackenzie was born on November 10th, 2000 in Los Angeles. Mackenzie is also known as Kenzie and Kenz.
MacKenzie Porter
MacKenzie Porter is a country music singing and actor. She plays Piano and Violin. She was most active from 2007 to present. MacKenzie was given the name MacKenzie Lea Porter on January 7th, 1990 in Medicine Hat.
Mackenzie Crook
Mackenzie Crook is an actor, writer, director, and comedian. He has been prominent since 1996. Mackenzie was given the name Paul James Crook on September 29th, 1971 in Maidstone, Kent, England.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mackenzie
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mackenzie
David Mackenzie
David Mackenzie is a film director. David was born on May 10th, 1966 in Corbridge.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie
Sir Alexander Mackenzie was an explorer and list of explorers. Alexander was born in 1764 in Stornoway, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. He died in 1820.
Al MacKenzie
Kelvin MacKenzie
Kelvin MacKenzie is a newspaper editor and editor-in-chief. Kelvin was given the name Kelvin Calder MacKenzie on October 22nd, 1946 in London, England.
Billy MacKenzie
Billy MacKenzie was a post-punk, new wave music, art pop, dream pop, alternative rock, and synthpop musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1976 to present. Billy was given the name William MacArthur "Billy" MacKenzie on March 27th, 1957 in Dundee, Scotland. He passed away on January 22nd, 1997.
William Lyon Mackenzie
William Lyon Mackenzie was a --05- Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for York, 1st Mayor of Toronto, Member of theLegislative Assembly of Upper CanadaforYork, President of the Republic of Canada, and Republic of Canada. His most notable accomplishments were from 1834 to 1835. William was born on March 12th, 1795 in Dundee. He passed away on August 28th, 1861.
- Sir Compton MackenzieScottish Croquet Player
- Ranald Slidell MackenzieMilitary Person
- J. C. MacKenzieActor
- Alexander MackenziePrime Minister of Canada
- James MackenzieActor
- Martha MacKenzieSoap Character
- Andrew Mackenzie
- Derek MacKenzieHockey Player
- Paige Mackenzie
- George Mackenzie
- Lewis MacKenzieMilitary Person
- Niall Mackenzie
- Gary MacKenzieSoccer Player
- Alexander Slidell MackenzieMilitary Person
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Mackenzie | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 92.62% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.36% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.31% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.86% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.01% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Mackenzie
People with the last name Mackenzie are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Mackenzie
| #49 | Girl Name of the 2000s |
| #362 | Last Name First Names |
| #46 | Unisex Names |