Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 04, 2024

Makenzie

US Popularity Rank: 1050

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: fire-born; son of the wise ruler; comely

Makenzie is a gender-neutral name of Scottish and Irish origins. A variant spelling of Mackenzie, this name translates to “fire-born” and is a wonderful way to ignite baby’s spirit. Makenzie also means “son of the wise ruler,” and is a great way to pay homage to all of the potential role models in baby’s new family. If you want to celebrate baby’s beauty, this name also comes from the Scottish name Cainnech, which means “comely” or “good-looking.” As baby enters your life, the name Makenzie is sure to show off the radiance they bring.