Macklin vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macklin

Boy #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Macklin Rank #1,160

Merrick Rank #1,219

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Macklin or Merrick more popular?

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Macklin and Merrick mean?

Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Macklin and Merrick boy or girl names?

Macklin is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.