Macklin vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Macklin Rank #1,160

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1160 for Macklin.

Is Macklin or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Macklin at #1160 in the United States.

What do Macklin and Gordon mean?

Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Macklin and Gordon boy or girl names?

Macklin is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.