Macklin vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Macklin Rank #1,160

Jakob Rank #1,123

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

Is Macklin or Jakob more popular?

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

What do Macklin and Jakob mean?

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

Are Macklin and Jakob boy or girl names?

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