Macklin vs Montgomery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macklin

Boy #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,160
Total SSA Count: 180
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Montgomery

Boy #1,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Gomeric's mountain, power mountain"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,089
Total SSA Count: 199
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Macklin Rank #1,160

Montgomery Rank #1,089

Montgomery is more popular, ranked #1089 vs #1160 for Macklin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macklin or Montgomery more popular?

Montgomery is more popular, ranked #1089 compared to Macklin at #1160 in the United States.

What do Macklin and Montgomery mean?

Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin). Montgomery means "Gomeric's mountain, power mountain" (Old French/Germanic origin).

Are Macklin and Montgomery boy or girl names?

Macklin is primarily a boy name. Montgomery is primarily a boy name.

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