MacKay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

MacKay Name at a Glance

Name	MacKay
Meaning	Son of fire.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name MacKay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, MacKay means “Son of fire”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

MacKay Name Origin

Our database records MacKay under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is MacKay a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, MacKay is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name MacKay

When considering MacKay for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.