The baby name Mackenz is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "muh-kenz".
Mackenz is a modern variant of the Scottish name Mackenzie, which means "son of Coinneach" or "son of the fair one". The name has a rich history in Scottish, where it was originally a surname that referred to the Clan Mackenzie. The clan was one of the most powerful in Scottish during the 17th and 18th centuries, and produced many notable figures in Scottish history. Today, Mackenzie is a popular given name for both boys and girls, and has spread beyond Scottish to become a popular name in English-speaking countries around the world.
The name Mackenz is typically used as a masculine given name, although it can also be used for girls. The pronunciation of the name is "muh-KENZ", with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is composed of two elements: "Mac", which means "son of", and "Kenzie", which is a variant of the name McKenzie. The name McKenzie is derived from the Gaelic name MacCoinnich, which means "son of Coinneach". Coinneach was a popular name in Scottish during the Middle Ages, and was often given to fair-haired boys.
The origin of the name Mackenz can be traced back to Scottish, where it was originally a surname. The name was first recorded in the 14th century, and was associated with the Clan Mackenzie. The clan was one of the most powerful in Scottish during the 17th and 18th centuries, and produced many notable figures in Scottish history, including Sir George Mackenzie, a prominent lawyer and politician, and Alexander Mackenzie, the first European to cross North America from coast to coast. Today, Mackenzie is a popular given name for both boys and girls, and has spread beyond Scottish to become a popular name in English-speaking countries around the world.