Jakob vs Macklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Boy #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Irish American Scottish

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Macklin Rank #1,160

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1160 for Macklin.

Is Jakob or Macklin more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Macklin at #1160 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Macklin mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin).

Are Jakob and Macklin boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Macklin is primarily a boy name.