Icarus vs Maclin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Icarus

Boy #5,432 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American European literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,432
Total SSA Count: 18
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Obie Jarren Woodley Negan

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Maclin

Boy #5,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Flann (red-haired one)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,241
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Icarus Rank #5,432

Maclin Rank #5,241

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 vs #5432 for Icarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Maclin more popular?

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 compared to Icarus at #5432 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Maclin mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Icarus and Maclin boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Maclin is primarily a boy name.

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