Meaning & Origin
Mackenzi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, a variant of Mackenzie, meaning 'son of the fair one' or 'fair-favored,' from Mac (son of) + Coinneach (fair one). The surname became a given name in the late 20th century and surged in popularity in the 1990s-2000s.
The -i ending instead of -ie or -y gives Mackenzi a slightly more streamlined, modern look while preserving all the Scottish clan heritage of the original. Rare enough to stand out among Mackenzies.