Ellington vs Maclin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellington

Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Flann (red-haired one)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Maclin Rank #5,241

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5241 for Maclin.

Is Ellington or Maclin more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Maclin at #5241 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Maclin mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellington and Maclin boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Maclin is primarily a boy name.