Macklin vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Macklin Rank #1,160

Gerald Rank #1,168

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Macklin or Gerald more popular?

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Macklin and Gerald mean?

Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Macklin and Gerald boy or girl names?

Macklin is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.