Macklin vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macklin

Boy #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Macklin Rank #1,160

Benton Rank #1,310

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Macklin or Benton more popular?

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Macklin and Benton mean?

Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Macklin and Benton boy or girl names?

Macklin is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.